Friday, December 27, 2024
12/27/2024
LifeLong Medical Care proposes to increase engagement in care to a minimum of 138 individuals within the population of focus, which includes individuals of racial and ethnic minorities with SUD/COD who are at risk for, or are living with HIV/AIDS and receive HIV/AIDS services/treatment, and their sexual and substance using partners. Services will be provided in Alameda County, CA. The program will hire a Program Coordinator who will provide day-to-day oversight of the program, including coordination of SUD/COD counseling and case management services at various sites, and two certified/registered SUD Counselors. The Program Coordinator along with the SUD Counselors will provide rapid HIV testing, SUD/COD services including assessments, group and individual counseling, case management, and recovery support servicess to program participants. LifeLong will use the Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) of Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Contingency Management in its service delivery. Goals include: Increasing engagement and providing SUD/COD treatment services including assessment, individual and group counseling, case management, and recovery supports; offering onsite/offsite rapid HIV testing at enrollment, including fourth generation HIV diagnostic testing, linkages to medical care, and access to PrEP; offering viral Hepatitis (B or C) testing and linkages to vaccines and treatment; conducting local performance assessments and documentation according to grant requirements and guidelines. Objectives include: • Providing SUD/COD assessments and evidence-based SUD/COD services including individual and group counseling to a minimum of 50 individuals annually (prorated to 38 in year 1) • Providing access to case management services including benefits counseling, food assistance, housing, and referrals for additional treatment as needed, such as Medication Assisted Treatment to a minimum of 50 enrolled individuals annually (prorated to 38 in year 1) • Providing access to recovery support services including self-help support groups, employment and workforce development training, and transportation to a minimum of 50 enrolled individuals annually (prorated to 38 in year 1) • Providing onsite/offsite rapid HIV testing, including fourth generation HIV diagnostic testing, and confirmatory testing to a minimum of 50 individuals annually (prorated to 38 in year 1) • Providing all enrolled clients who have a preliminary positive HIV and confirmatory HIV test with case management, and referrals/linkages to primary care as soon as possible • Offering all enrolled clients who screen negative for HIV and are at risk for becoming infected with HIV access to HIV prevention education, case management, and referral/linkages to PrEP services • Offering all enrolled clients testing for viral Hepatitis (B or C) • Offering all enrolled clients who test positive for viral hepatitis referrals/linkages to follow up care and treatment as soon as possible; clients who are non-immune to Hepatitis B will be offered access to Hepatitis B vaccines • Participating in cross-site activities, completing health disparities statement, uploading GPRA data, participating in evaluation activities, and compiling data for semi-annual reports
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).