HIV STATUS NEUTRAL

AMANDA PHI

MIGUEL ROSA-RUBIO

MARIDA WILLIAMS

LAZARA PAZ GONZALEZ
Mission:
To identify and address the needs of communities most affected by HIV, regardless of HIV status, by educating and engaging communities in reducing social disparities particularly prevention, treatment and care efforts.
Responsibilities:
Provide in person education about HIV testing, prevention, care and treatment
Advocate for access to biomedical, behavioral and structural interventions
Advocate for access to newest testing technologies for all communities
Evaluate the needs of communities and advocate for these needs to be met
Amplify the U=U campaign
Support identification of service gaps and related capacity building needs
Support access to technical assistance and capacity building and advocate for resources related to identified service gaps.

HOW TO REACH US
The Status Neutral workgroup meets once a month, and is open to all. We are a group of service providers, advocates, and community members who all feel passionately that EVERYONE has a role in ending the HIV epidemic. Although we get a lot done, we also have fun! For more information, please contact the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Community Partnerships Group at:
Email: dohmhhpg@health.nyc.gov