Harris County Commissioners Court approved an amendment to continue HIV prevention and care services through St. Hope Foundation. This contract supports the Ryan White Program Part A, which provides medical care, medications, and support services for people living with HIV who cannot afford treatment. The agreement also funds the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, a national effort to reduce new HIV infections by 90% by 2030. These programs matter because HIV disproportionately affects communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people experiencing poverty in Harris County. Without these services, many residents would go without life-saving HIV medications or preventive care. The contract ensures our neighbors can access HIV testing, treatment navigation, mental health support, and emergency financial assistance for housing or utilities. This directly impacts families across Houston neighborhoods by keeping people healthy and preventing the spread of HIV. The amendment adds advance payment provisions and updates data management systems to better serve patients. Harris County residents can access these services by contacting local HIV service organizations or visiting Harris Health System clinics. If you need HIV testing, treatment, or support services, call 211 for referrals to local providers. Community members can also advocate for continued HIV funding by attending Commissioners Court meetings or contacting county commissioners about public health priorities.
This helps our neighbors get HIV testing, medicine, and care when they can't afford it. It keeps families healthy and stops HIV from spreading in Houston. Without this help, many people would get sicker or couldn't get the medicine they need to stay alive.
