The SAN diego lgbt community center (the center) HIV prevention navigator program (HIV-PNP) - the SAN diego lgbt community center's (the center) HIV prevention navigator program (HIV-PNP) will be…

The SAN diego lgbt community center (the center) HIV prevention navigator program (HIV-PNP) - the SAN diego lgbt community center's (the center) HIV prevention navigator program (HIV-PNP) will be implemented in SAN diego county, one of the localities hardest HIT by the HIV epidemic and will serve the populations most at risk for HIV in SAN diego county-men who have SEX with men (MSM), people of color, and transgender individuals. HIV-PNP serves the entire SAN diego region, which is larger than the state of delaware and nearly the size of connecticut. The primary goals and measurable objectives are: goal 1: enhance outreach to populations most at risk for HIV in SAN diego county. OBJ.1: develop an awareness campaign via outreach with specific messaging about substance misuse among individuals living with HIV and the importance of seeking care and treatment that reaches 500 people per year. OBJ. 2: expand the center's #bethegeneration campaign to include an awareness movement with specific messaging about substance misuse among individuals living with HIV and the importance of seeking care and treatment that reaches 500 people per social media posting. Goal 2: increase the number of individuals in the target population who are tested for HIV and hepatitis C (HCV). OBJ. 1: increase HIV testing numbers of populations most at risk by 10% each project year. OBJ. 2: increase HCV testing numbers by 5% each project year. Goal 3: provide training and education to substance use disorder treatment and other healthcare the importance of screening for HIV and assuring that clinical care needs are met if an individual is determined to be living with HIV. OBJ. 1: organize and execute a minimum of three community wide training/education events each year. OBJ. 2: increase the number of substance use disorder treatments and other healthcare providers who receive training from the center. Goal 4: link, engage, and retain clients who are found to be living with HIV to treatment services. OBJ.1: maintain a positivity rate of 1.2% or above. OBJ. 2: 90% of individuals who are living with HIV will be provided immediate (same day) linkage to care and anti-retroviral therapy through a warm hand-off to our partners at ucsd or family health centers of SAN diego. OBJ 3: 90% of individuals who are linked to care will remain in care each year. Goal 5: through an increase in recovery-oriented services offered, increase the participation of high-risk individuals with substance use/abuse issues in recovery-oriented services. OBJ. 1: 50% of clients with substance use/abuse issues will engage in recovery-oriented support services. OBJ. 2: expand recovery-oriented support services from one hour a week to four hours per week for a minimum of 46 weeks per year. OBJ 3: link 100% of individuals to care for substance misuse, where indicated, and provide follow up support services while in care and after care for 6 months. In totality, the center proposes to serve 1,550 unduplicated individuals with HIV prevention and navigation services.