The HIV/AIDS Community Advisory Council (CAC) acts as the guiding community voice in the development of effective strategies, policies and programs of the HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care Program. The mission of the CAC is to improve the quality of life for patients by helping improve the services provided to them.

The CAC seeks to:

• Improve access to diagnosis, treatment and care
• Increase community awareness of HIV/AIDS
• Reduce stigma and fear associated with HIV/AIDS
• Advocate for science-based HIV/AIDS education and prevention
• Support a comprehensive community response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Requirements for CAC membership: 

• Living with HIV/AIDS
• Able to commit to a one-year term
• Able to commit to quarterly meetings of approximately two hours in length
• Willing to bring ideas and concerns about patient-related clinic operations
• Willing to engage respectfully with other CAC members and clinic staff