Qchc MAI SUD in EHE priority jurisdiction mecklenburg county NC - qchc's proposed program will increase engagement in care for a total of 90 racial and ethnic medically underserved individuals with…

Qchc MAI SUD in EHE priority jurisdiction mecklenburg county NC - qchc's proposed program will increase engagement in care for a total of 90 racial and ethnic medically underserved individuals with SUD and/or CO-occurring SUD and mental health conditions (COD) who are at risk for or living with HIV. Qchc will implement a syndemic approach to SUD, HIV, and viral hepatitis by providing SUD treatment to medically underserved racial and ethnic individuals at risk for or living with HIV. With this program, qchc aims to reduce the prevalence of SUD, HIV and viral hepatitis while increasing access and linkage to HIV treatment for the population of focus. Qchc will engage the following strategies that are central to our organization's implementation of HIV and SUD related programming including a status-neutral approach that focuses on meeting people where they are through a "whole" person approach to care and putting the needs of the person ahead of their HIV status. Qchc's status neutral service provision is possible through our evidence-based one-stop shop service delivery model that weaves together resources from across public health domains. Building on this approach, qchc has invested in our staff and health care community to provide comprehensive, client-centered services that emphasize gender-affirming care, healthcare empowerment, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, peer support, telehealth, trauma-informed care, intimate partner violence, and meaningful involvement of people living with HIV.