Greater Phoenix Ryan White HIV Services Planning Council Membership Application

Thank you for your interest in the Greater Phoenix Ryan White HIV Services Planning Council (Planning Council). Please learn more about our Planning Council through this application before applying to ensure it is a good fit for you.

Application Process:

Complete this form and be sure to sign the Statement of Member Commitment.
Planning Council Support will review your form to ensure it is complete and reach out to you with the next steps.

About the Planning Council:

The Planning Council is a federally mandated community group of people living with or affected by HIV appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to plan the organization and delivery of services provided under Part A of the Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act.

Part A funds go to Eligible Metropolitan Areas (EMAs) that have been hit hardest by the HIV epidemic. Part A funds are used to meet the emergency service needs of people with HIV that are not met by any other health care programs.

Our Mission:

The mission of the Greater Phoenix Ryan White HIV Services Part A Planning Council is to ensure an integrated, holistic, and comprehensive system of health care for people living with HIV that is culturally appropriate, multilingual, full-service, family-friendly, and accessible to the entire community.

The Planning Council serves Maricopa and Pinal Counties.

Planning Council Committees:

Community Health Planning and Strategies (CHPS): Plans and conducts research to determine the needs of our community. Develops strategic plans and long-term goals for the Planning Council.
Executive: Oversees the administration of the Planning Council.
Training, Education, and Membership (TEAM): Develops Council member recruitment and retention strategies. Oversees the member recruitment and application process. Oversees new member orientation and ongoing member training.
Standards and Rules (STAR): Develops standards for services provided by Ryan White Part A funds and monitors the quality of the care that is provided. Also ensures that the Council conducts its business according to the Bylaws.

Please review the following requirements for Planning Council Members:

All Members of the Planning Council must reside in Maricopa or Pinal County

Membership on the Planning Council requires a four-hour time commitment each month.