Despite numerous national, state, and local efforts to improve HIV/AIDS surveillance and epidemiology, there continues to be significant gaps in the collection, reporting, and dissemination of HIV/AIDS data related to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) populations. This report includes in-depth case studies of three jurisdictions: New York, Hawaii, and San […]
Administration & leadership
Affordable Housing for Native Hawaiians
Amazing things can come to those who persevere. Together, the Nanakuli Housing Corporation (NHC) and the Barrett Family, of Oahu have persevered to pursue the dream of home ownership for Native Hawaiians. Family members recently broke ground on their new home, the Kawelo Cottage, which they will help build with sweat equity and support from […]
Reducing Disparities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) Populations in California
A first-of-its-kind survey finds California mental health providers still not embracing certain segments of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Thousands of people responded to the survey, coordinated by the LGBTQ Reducing Disparities Project. “Providers were more comfortable for example with people who are gay or lesbian versus people who are bisexual. They were […]
Systems of Care: Care Management Organizations of New Jersey
Objective: Monmouthcares and Atlantic Cape INK aim to stabilize the behavioral health needs of children and youth to keep them at home and in their communities. Monmouthcares aims to support and partner in planning with families and their children, so that goals of being successful at home, in school and in the community, are reached. Description: […]
Shield of Care: A System-Focused Approach to Protecting Juvenile Justice Youth from Suicide
Developed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and partners, Shield of Care is an 8-hour, evidence-informed curriculum that teaches juvenile justice staff strategies to prevent suicide in their correctional facility environment. The Shield of Care suicide prevention model (S-Plan) is unique because it is tailored to the juvenile justice […]
Social Service Specialist Position for Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for Urban Indians
Objective: To increase Medicaid enrollment, insurance enrollment, and enrollment in community patient assistance programs in order to help Urban Indians attain optimal health and coverage. Description: Many Urban Indians work and are not eligible for Medicaid, yet they still cannot afford medical insurance or medical bills. Some people are not aware of the programs that are […]