Perspectives on Faith-Based HIV Outreach and Engagement for Black Communities

Faith leaders are important in addressing public health issues, including HIV prevention, treatment, and education. They are trusted, powerful influences in the community. Faith communities and faith-based organizations together can help reduce stigma by giving accurate information and supporting individuals living with HIV.

This fact sheet provides tips for HIV prevention emphasizing education and communication for faith based communities. It encourages open dialogue and community support to reduce stigma and improve care access.

About the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs Short Screener (GAIN-SS)

The purpose of using the GAIN-SS tool in general populations is to identify customers who would be flagged as having one or more behavioral health disorders and refer them for treatment. GAIN-SS screens out those without behavioral health disorders. Ryan White sub-recipients funded for Medical Case Management (MCM) and Non-medical Case Management (NMCM) are required to screen customers using the GAIN-SS or a HAHSTA approved alternate screening.