We invite you to become part of COHPA and join our mission to improve health care services for people living with HIV/AIDS. By joining COHPA, individuals directly contribute to improving local HIV care and services. Members help shape priorities, influence policy decisions, and advocate for resources that make a lasting difference in the community.
COHPA also emphasizes the power of partnership among community organizations. By working together, service providers, health care professionals, advocates, and community members can share expertise, maximize resources, and drive meaningful progress toward ending HIV in Central Ohio.
COHPA members are required to attend monthly executive committee meetings and actively participate in full planning council meetings every other month.
Benefits of joining COHPA include:
- For People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
- Meaningful involvement in decision making.
- Direct input into HIV service planning.
- Opportunity to shape local HIV care strategies.
- Contribution to 33% representation goal of planning council membership as non-conflicted consumers.
- Network with health care and community professionals.
- For Partner Organizations
- Collaborative planning opportunities.
- Coordinate services across different HIV/AIDS programs.
- Develop comprehensive community HIV care plans.
- Participate in needs assessment and resource allocation processes.
- Enhance community-wide HIV care coordination.
To apply:
Complete your application here: COHPA Application.
Questions?
Contact Planning Council Support at Collaborative Research or call 888-571-0001.