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