The following is the BVCOG Community Input Plan, revised and updated for 2008. Some of the input methods include use of a toll free number (866-841-7288), use of pre-site visit client satisfaction questionnaires, site visits with providers (including key informant interviews with staff and clients, and file reviews), electronic distribution of materials, and public hearings.

If you would like to join the distribution list for community input announcements, please email cmcelhaney@bvcog.org. This web site will host community input announcements and information out for comment.

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The following PDF files contains the proposed Ryan White Part B and State Services allocations for the Central Texas HIV/AIDS Planning Area. Today, August 22, 2007, begins a 30 day comment period. Please email comments or suggestions to chamilton@bvcog.org, or use the anonymous feedback form located at http://hiv.bvcog.org/feedback.html. You may also contact Christopher Hamilton at 979-595-2830 (or toll free 866-841-7288). Comments must be received by September 22, 2007.

08-09_CTHPA_Proposed_Allocations.pdf This has been rescinded, and an update is below

Download file PDF 20 KB Updated allocations as of September 6, 2007

All amounts listed are based on a level funding scenario and are subject to change based on the actual award to the State of Texas and the DSHS allocations to each HSDA.

Ryan White funding year: April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009
State Services funding year: September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009
HOPWA funding year: February 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009

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Public Hearings for the Central Texas HIV/AIDS Planning Area Comprehensive Services Plan 2007-2009 will be conducted at the following locations and times.

Austin HSDA: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 6 p.m. at One Texas Center 3rd floor conference room (300), located at 505 Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78704

Concho Plateau HSDA: Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 6 p.m. at St. Paul's Presbyterian, meeting in the gym, 11 N Park St, San Angelo, TX 76901

Temple - Killeen HSDA: Monday July 16, 2007 at 6 p.m. at the DSHS Regional Office, conference room, located at 2408 South 37th Street, Temple, TX 76504

Waco HSDA: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 6 p.m. - Metropolitan Community Church, downstairs education rooms, at 1601 Clay Avenue, Waco, TX 76703

Bryan - College Station HSDA: Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 6 p.m. at the Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board Room, Center for Regional Services Building, located at 3991 East 29th Street, Bryan, TX 78702

Download a copy of the Comprehensive Services Plan

Download copy of handout for Public Hearing

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Following is the Comprehensive HIV Services Plan for the Central Texas Planning Area 2007-2009
Download file PDF 300KB

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The following link is for the 2007 Central Texas HIV/AIDS Planning Area Comprehensive Plan Draft. Today, March 29, 2007, opens a 30 day comment period on the draft linked to below. To submit comments, suggestions, or questions, please contact Christopher Hamilton (chamilton@bvcog.org), telephone 979-595-2801 x2225 or tollfree 866-841-7288. You may also submit via the web anonymously at http://hiv.bvcog.org/feedback.html. Please submit all comments related to this draft plan no later than April 29, 2007.

Section 1 contains data about the population, the needs assessment findings, how the care system functions at present, and resources available.
Section 2 describes where we want to go, where we would like the system to move to.
Section 3 contains the goals and objectives on reaching the desired system of care.
Section 4 describes how we will monitor our progress in moving to the desired system of care.

Download file PDF 1.21 MB

Posted by BVCOG-HIV at 05:13 PM | Permalink

BVCOG will host town hall meetings around the Central Texas HIV Planning Area staring Monday, October 2. These meetings are to get input for the 2007-2008 Allocations and for the Comprehensive Plan that will be for 2007-2009.

Waco HSDA:
Monday, October 2, 2006. 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. Metropolitan Community Church, 1601 Clay, Waco, TX 76703
Waco Slides PowerPoint Slides PDF
The 30 day comment period for Waco HSDA opened October 2, 2006

Temple - Killeen HSDA:
Tuesday, October 3, 2006. 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. The noon meeting will be at the Bell County Human Services offices conference room, 201 E Avenue D, Killeen, TX 76541.
The 6 p.m. meeting will be in R114 of the Education Building at Scott & White Hospital, 31st Street, Temple, TX 76504.
Temple-Killeen Slides PowerPoint Slides PDF
The 30 day comment period for Temple - Killeen HSDA opened October 3, 2006

Concho Plateau HSDA:
Wednesday, October 4, 2006. 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 11 N Park Street, San Angelo, TX 76901.
Concho Plateau Slides PowerPoint Slides PDF
The 30 day comment period for Concho Plateau HSDA opened October 4, 2006

Bryan HSDA:
Monday, October 16, 2006. 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Center for Regional Services / Brazos Valley Council of Governments board room, 3991 E. 29th Street, Bryan, TX 77802
Bryan - College Station Slides PowerPoint Slides PDF
The 30 day comment period for Bryan - College Station HSDA opened October 16, 2006

To submit feedback/input via web form, go to the community input link.

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The online form has temporarily been disabled due to SPAM being sent. If you would like to provide input or comments, please call Courtney toll-free at 866-841-7288. This form will be returned in the future.
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If you have suggestions or ideas related to planning, allocations, priorities, or other issues regarding the central Texas planning area, please submit your feedback in the form below. Your comments and feedback are appreciated. The name and email address fields are optional and all information submitted is kept completely confidential.

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