RIG 8 allocates over $1.3 million in federal and state HIV prevention funds to 14 partner agencies in suburban Cook County for high-impact, targeted prevention initiatives. PHIMC serves as the lead agency, ensuring successful implementation of high-quality and effective programs by building capacity, monitoring and reporting data, facilitating an advisory committee, and leading the community planning process for the region.
FY24 Region 8 RIG Partners
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation with CALOR
- Chicago Center for HIV Elimination
- Chicago House Social Services
- Chicago Recovery Alliance
- Chosen Family Network
- Christian Community Health Center
- City of Evanston Health & Human Services Department
- Corazon Community Services
- Howard Brown Health
- Kenneth Young Center
- Open Door Health Center of Illinois
- Proactive Community Services
- Puerto Rican Cultural Center
- South Suburban HIV/AIDS Regional Clinics
- Village of Oak Park Health Department
For more information, contact Bryan Gooding.
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These resources offer guidance for affirming individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC, leading to better health outcomes in these communities.
