Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1011FY0102

Prevention, Education, Outreach Testing & Counseling

Requester:

Verna Wray

Organization:

Community Health Concerns, Inc.

Project Title:

Prevention, Education, Outreach Testing & Counseling

Date Submitted:

1/17/2002 3:39:19 PM

Sponsors:

Daryl Jones

Statewide Interest:

Reducing health risks for residents statewide.� Addressing HIV/AIDS and hepatitis transmission among individuals exposed to high-risk behaviors.

Recipient:

Community Health Concerns, Inc.

Contact:

Verna Wray

9507 S.W. 160 Street, Suite 270

Contact Phone:

(305) 278-2771

Miami 33157

Counties:

Dade

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

This program provides prevention education, outreach, pre-post testing, counseling, case management, information and referral services to individuals and families who otherwise would not have access to these services.� This program primarily targets African-American and Latino women in communities of color, who are most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis infection.� The project will accomodate and address the needs of those who lack basic HIV/AIDS and hepatitis education who are in late stage of illness. Our project provides information and referrals to Miami-Dade County Health Dept. and other organizations for individuals and families.� The program also provides case management services and tracks client participation in assigned programs.� Referrals are generally made to substance abuse self-help groups, substance abuse treatment facilities, employment training/job readiness programs, housing programs (HOPWA).

Staffing for this project includes (1) full time project director and (2) part-time assistants, who are trained and certified in HIV/AIDS and hepatitis education/counseling.� Project staff provides on site analysis and needs assessment, develops a client progress plan, makes formal referrals as needed and monitors progress and participation in recommended or required services.� Our client sources will come from area hospitals, clinics, and Miami-Dade County Health Dept. programs as� a part of discharge and treatment plans.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

This project will benefit Dade County and the State of Florida by targeting and providing services to individuals who are at highest risk of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis transmission.�

Increase in the number of individuals who know their HIV status: increase in the number of individuals accessing testing and counseling services and an increase in the number of individuals who seek help for their medical illnesses.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$100,000

Total cost of the project:

$148,533

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

None

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$100,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Miami-Dade County Health Department statistics

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

Miami-Dade County Legislation Delegation

Meeting Date:

10/5/2001