Client Advocacy Committee partners with C.E.O. David Brinkman to improve client services

The Client Advocacy Committee partnered with David Brinkman, CEO, to secure an outside facilitator who hosted a series of successful client and staff focus groups in February.  As a result, D.A.P. staff are now evaluating suggestions for operational and educational improvements or enhancements.  Staff will continue to work with the Client Advocacy Committee to determine resources needed, compatibility with mission, compliance with standards of care and grant terms and conditions, and next steps.  Ongoing, we welcome all clients to share their observations about service delivery, both complimentary and constructive.  You can reach out to any Director by phone or email as well as send a comment via our Web site:  http://www.desertaidsproject.org/contacting-us/ (rv)

D.A.P. in negotiations with County of Riverside 

D.A.P. continues to participate in active negotiations with the County of Riverside to seek approval as an in-network provider for the Riverside County Healthcare (RCHC) program.  D.A.P. began negotiations as soon as they became aware of the new low-income health plan. If you have been enrolled in RCHC by the County, until the outcome of the negotiations is known, please contact your Medical Case Manager for support linking to an approved provide outside the agency so that you do not run out of medications, miss a lab work deadline or fall out of routine medical care.

It's Christmas in July at Revivals

"Christmas in July" may not seem like a new idea - until you've seen how the four Revivals stores celebrate this special, two-week summer holiday, July 1-14. To kick it all off, the Revivals store in the Palm Desert Costco Center will be hosting a preview event on Saturday, June 30 from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM at 72-750 Dinah Shore Drive. From noon to 4:00 PM, Revivals volunteers and staff will be working the runway with their own version of a Beach Wear and Summer Desert Fashion Show. We're thinking supermodels Heidi Klum and Kate Moss have nothing to worry about - but it's sure to be fun anyway. Then, from July 1-14, it will be time to channel your Summer Santa and shop any of the Revivals stores in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, or San Diego. You'll find ornaments, holiday décor, greeting cards, wrapping paper, trees, table decorations and those unique, one-of-a-kind treasures that come to Revivals when they accept an entire house clean-out or an estate collection. Your purchases at all Revivals stores benefit client services at Desert AIDS Project, which serves people living with HIV and AIDS by providing comprehensive support, including medical care, case management, and social services, like food, housing, and counseling. D.A.P. also offers free and confidential HIV testing at a number of locations throughout the communities it serves.(rv)

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Inland Empire HIV Planning Council is actively recruiting consumer members

The Inland Empire HIV Planning Council (IEHPC) is actively recruiting consumer  members. The Inland Empire HIV Planning Council serves as the policy-making body for HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. IEHPC prioritizes and allocates about $7 million each year, and needs willing citizen members to provide input and join in the process. The Inland Empire HIV Planning Council would like to announce its 2012 Priority Setting and Allocations Summit, to be held July 31 - August 2, 2012 in Riverside. This summit is a critical part of the Planning Council's responsibilities, where all the relevant data required to determine the necessary priority of services needed to address the impact of HIV/AIDS in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties is considered. Community input is vital and always welcome. There will be Public Comment periods during the summit to allow individuals to discuss obstacles, challenges, shortages, or any other experience or knowledge they may have as it relates to the service categories. Information from the Public Comments will help the Planning Council in its decision making process for setting service priorities, allocating funding to identified needs, and creating directives for the Grantee on how best to help meet the needs of those affected by HIV/AIDS.

Join us at the:

Priority Setting and Resource Allocations Summit 2012

Tuesday through Thursday, July 31 - August 2, 2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Grove Community Church
19900 Grove Community Drive,
Riverside, CA 92508

All Planning Council meetings are open to the public. Call 909.388.0496 for more information, or visit www.iehpc.org. (rv)

ADAP may pay Medicare Part D premium

ADAP-eligible clients who have to purchase Part D prescription drug coverage may qualify to have their Part D premium paid by the State of California.  Follow this link to the Part D Premium Payment Program Application. You can also call the State of California at 916.449.5900 for more information. (jl) 

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Call 211 for essential human services in Riverside County

2-1-1 is a toll-free service for residents looking for information about essential human services such as affordable housing, food pantries, help for an aging parent, free or low cost health services, addiction prevention programs, employment, support groups, volunteer opportunities, and 1,700 additional services! (jl)