This webpage is dedicated to supporting a regionally coordinated response to the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative. The regional response includes California’s eight EHE Phase 1 jurisdictions: Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, and San Francisco Counties.
Find more information about the EHE regional response, upcoming regional response events, and useful resources below.
This project began in September 2019 when CHIPTS received a one-year EHE supplement award from the National Institute of Mental Health to engage a regional effort for coordinated EHE response in California. This involved:
- Bringing together stakeholders from the eight California EHE Phase 1 counties;
- working with those stakeholders to assess key needs, collaborative opportunities, and existing resources for a coordinated EHE response;
- and compiling findings and recommendations from this project to help facilitate an EHE regional response.
Learn more about the project:
Regional stakeholders identified several key priorities for the EHE regional response. Identified priorities and supportive resources are listed below.
Infrastructures to support regional information sharing and collaboration
- EHE Regional Learning Collaborative (select Learning Collaborative tab to learn more!)
- End the Epidemics Statewide Working Group
- California Planning Group
- Ending the Epidemic Scientific Working Group
- California Regional Group (CARG) for quality improvement in HIV care
- Contact: Johanna Gonzalez
- America’s HIV Epidemic Analysis Dashboard (AHEAD): California
Addressing social determinants of health
Increasing community engagement
PrEP education
Rapid ART and linkage to HIV care
Emergency department HIV testing
Substance use and mental health issues contributing to the HIV epidemic
Service provider education and workforce development
The EHE Regional Learning Collaborative was created in response to stakeholder recommendations to develop a learning collaborative infrastructure to support the EHE regional response. The goals of the learning collaborative are to:
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and spark collaborative opportunities across California’s EHE Phase 1 counties
- Build readiness for coordinated action on EHE regional response priorities
Learning Collaborative Sessions
Kick Off Session: Building Our Coalition to End the HIV Epidemic in California - 9/30/2020, 10-11:30 A.M. PT
Building Our Coalition to End the HIV Epidemic in California
Slides:
Kick-Off Session: Building Our Coalition to End the HIV Epidemic in California (Part 1) - Slides
Kick-Off Session: Building Our Coalition to End the HIV Epidemic in California (Part 2) - Slides
Kick-Off Session: Building Our Coalition to End the HIV Epidemic in California (Part 3) - Slides
Recording:
Session 2: Strategies for Community Engagement and Mobilization - 11/17/2020, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
Session 2: Strategies for Community Engagement and Mobilization
Strategies for Community Engagement and Mobilization - Slides
Recording:
Session 3: At-Home HIV Testing - 12/15/2020, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
Session 3: At-Home HIV Testing
At-Home HIV Testing - Slides
At-Home HIV Testing - Post-Session Q&A
Recording
Session 4: Community Engagement Part 2: Reaching Hardly Reached Communities - 1/19/2021, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
Community Engagement Part 2: Reaching Hardly Reached Communities
Community Engagement Part 2 - Reaching Hardly Reached Communities - Slides
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Session 5: Strategies and Best Practices for Mobile Service Delivery - 2/16/2021, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
Strategies and Best Practices for Mobile Service Delivery
Strategies and Best Practices for Mobile Service Delivery - Slides
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Session 6: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Special Event - 3/23/2021, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PT
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Special Event
Slides: N/A
Recording:
Session 7: Strategies and Approaches to Address HIV Stigma - 4/20/2021, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
Strategies and Approaches to Address HIV Stigma
Strategies and Approaches to Address HIV Stigma - Slides
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Session 8: Sustaining Our HIV Workforce - 5/18/2021, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
Session 9: Strategies for PrEP Engagement and Retention - 6/15/2021, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
Strategies for PrEP Engagement and Retention
Strategies for PrEP Engagement and Retention - Slides
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Session 10: EHE Phase 1 Updates: State and County Perspectives - 7/20/2021, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
EHE Phase 1 Updates: State and County Perspectives
This special session will feature EHE activity updates from the California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS and California’s eight county health departments serving our EHE Phase 1 jurisdictions
EHE Phase 1 Updates: State and County Perspectives - Slides
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Session 11: Grassroots Approaches to Ending the HIV Epidemic - 8/17/2021, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
EHE Regional Learning Collaborative
This session discussed effective strategies to address HIV and related conditions from grassroots organizations run by and for communities disproportionately impacted by HIV.
Our expert panelists for this session include:
- Gerald Garth and Jamar Moore, Arming Minorities Against Addiction & Disease (AMAAD)
- Khloe Rios-Wyatt, Alianza Translatinx
- Richard Zaldivar, The Wall Las Memorias (TWLM)
Grassroots Approaches to Ending the HIV Epidemic - Slides
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Session 12: National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day Special Event - 9/15/2021, 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PT
EHE Phase 1 Updates: State and County Perspectives is coming up on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 10-11:30 a.m. PT. This special session will feature EHE activity updates from the California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS and California’s eight county health departments serving our EHE Phase 1 jurisdictions
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day - Agenda
Recording coming soon!
Session 13: Public Health Campaign Strategies to Help End the HIV Epidemic - 10/19/2021, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
This session discussed public health communications and media campaign strategies to disseminate HIV-related information and connect community members to HIV services.
Our expert panelists for this session include:
- AltaMed Health Services
- Alejandro Chavez, Health Education Supervisor
- Dr. Alicia Morehead-Gee, HIV Prevention Medical Director
- Jacqueline Nazarian, HIV Prevention Manager
- San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Christopher Artalejo-Price, Creative Campaign Manager
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Division of HIV and STD Programs
- Wendy Garland, Chief Epidemiologist
Public Health Campaign Strategies to Help End the HIV Epidemic - Slides
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Session 14: Innovative Linkage to Care Approaches - 11/16/2021, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
This session discussed effective ways to link and engage community members in HIV care.
Featured panelists include:
- Erin Antunez, LINCS Coordinator, San Francisco Department of Public Health
- Guillermo Ramos, Early Intervention Manager, DAP Health
- April Cruz, Diagnostic Testing and Outreach Manager, DAP Health
- Tiana Monteilh, Program Manager, Care Coordination Services, APLA Health
- Ruben Garcia, Project Coordinator, Options, APLA Health
Innovative Linkage to Care Approaches - Slides
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Session 15: Providing Culturally Competent and Inclusive HIV Services for the Trans Community - 1/25/2022, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
This session discussed strategies for providing trans-inclusive HIV services and ensuring trans folks receive the support they need to thrive.
Featured panelists include:
- Deja Cabrera, Community Health Educator & Advocate, The San Diego LGBT Community Center
- Dr. Antonia D’orsay, Director Of Trans Services, Borrego Health
- Victoria Castro, Health Educator, El/La Para TransLatinas
Providing Culturally Competent and Inclusive HIV Services for the Trans Community - Slides
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Session 16: Innovations to Serve Hardly Reached Communities - 3/15/2022, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
This session discussed strategies and approaches to ensure hardly reached communities at high risk for HIV receive the services they need to thrive, including individuals experiencing homelessness, individuals with problematic substance use, transmasculine individuals, and more.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Dr. David Goodman-Meza, UCLA
- Luckie Alexander, Invisible Men
- Alejandra Aguilar-Avelino, East Los Angeles Women’s Center
Innovations to Serve Hardly Reached Communities - Slides
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Session 17: Strategies to Engage and Serve Youth - 4/19/2022, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
This session discussed strategies and approaches to ensure youth with or at high risk for HIV receive the support and services they need to thrive.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Jacob Rowe, Sunburst Projects
- Ashia Coleman, 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic
- Miguel Bujanda, REACH LA
Strategies to Engage and Serve Youth - Slides
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Session 18: Addressing the HIV Epidemic in Asian and Pacific Islander Communities - 5/24/2022, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
In honor of National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, this session focused on tailored strategies and approaches to tackle HIV in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Nan Ding, APAIT, A division of Special Service for Groups, Inc
- Wei-Ti Chen, UCLA School of Nursing
Addressing the HIV Epidemic in Asian and Pacific Islander Communities - Slides
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Session 19: Community Infrastructures to Help End the HIV Epidemic - 7/19/2022, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
This session discussed the development, implementation, and lessons learned of three community infrastructures working to address HIV and related conditions in California.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Dr. Sami Lubega, East Bay Getting to Zero
- Ryan Clary, End the Epidemics
- Julie Tolentino, EHE Steering Committee
- Matt Brush, EHE Steering Committee
- Ty Gaffney-Smith, EHE Steering Committee
Community Infrastructures to Help End the HIV Epidemic - Slides
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Session 20: Addressing The Intersection Of HIV And Substance Use - 8/16/2022, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
This session discussed strategies and approaches to address problematic substance use and its impact on the HIV epidemic in California.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Alessandra Ross – Chief, Harm Reduction Unit, CA Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS
- Roger Sediles, Program Manager, Substance Abuse Programs, APLA Health
- Richard Zaldivar, Founder and Executive Director, The Wall Las Memorias – Act Now Against Meth Coalition
- Guilmar Perdomo, Prevention Programs Manager, The Wall Las Memorias – Act Now Against Meth Coalition
Slides: N/A
Recording:
Session 21: Strategies to Support Individuals Aging with HIV - 9/27/2022, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
In honor of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, panelists from APLA Health, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, and Let’s Kick ASS – Palm Springs shared their efforts to address the needs of older adults with HIV in California.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- David Jax Kelly, President, Let’s Kick Ass (Survivor Syndrome) – Palm Springs
- Vince Crisostomo, Director of Aging Services, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- Brian Risley, Manager of HIV/HepC Health and HIV-Elders Programs, APLA Health
Strategies to Support Individuals Aging with HIV - Slides
Jax Kelly recording can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hOmAol_Fr5W-K_2EqTz0fZfYYxfo-EGC/view?usp=sharing
Recording:
Session 22: Strategies to Support Access to HIV Services - 10/25/2022, 10-11:30 a.m. PT
This session discussed models, approaches, and resources to help support access to HIV services in California’s EHE Phase 1 counties and beyond.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Leroy Blea, California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS
- Megan Crowley, Alameda Health Consortium
- Kim Bui, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Division of HIV and STD Programs
Strategies to Support Access to HIV Services - Slides
Improving Access to HIV Care in the East Bay - Slides
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Session 23: Integrated Statewide Strategic Plan and EHE - 2/28/2023, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PT
This session discussed implementation of the new Integrated Statewide Strategic Plan and how it aligns with Ending the HIV Epidemic efforts.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Leroy Blea, CDPH Office of AIDS
- Ashley Dockter, CDPH STD Control Branch
- Sara Durán, Facente Consulting
- Ryan Clary, EtE Coalition
- Rhodri Dierst-Davies, California HIV/AIDS Research Program
- Patrick Loose, San Diego County Public Health
- Thomas Knoble, San Francisco County Public Health
Integrated Statewide Strategic Plan And EHE - Slides
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Session 24: Strategies and Approaches to Address Viral Hepatitis - 5/23/2023, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PT
This session discussed effective strategies to address viral hepatitis and its intersection with the HIV epidemic in California.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Brian Risley, MA, APLA Health
- Shubha Kerkar, MD, AAHIVS, FACP, FIDSA, DAP Health
- Rachel McLean, MPH, California Department of Public Health
Strategies and Approaches to Address Viral Hepatitis – Slides
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Session 25: HIV and Incarceration - 6/20/2023, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. PT
This session discussed the intersection of HIV and incarceration in California and approaches to addressing HIV in carceral settings.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Felipe Findley, PA-C, MPAS, AAHIVS, Watts Healthcare Corporation
- Barry Zack, MPH, Corrections & Health, The Bridging Group
- Cajetan Luna, Center for Health Justice team
- Marissa Cameras, Center for Health Justice team
- Jair Walker, Keeping it Safe and Sexy (KISS)
HIV and Incarceration (EHE Session 25) - Slides
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Session 26: Policy Action to End the HIV Epidemic - 9/26/2023, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. PT
Policy action is critical to ensuring our communities most impacted by HIV receive the support and resources they need to thrive. Participate in this session to learn about approaches to engaging in policy action to support EHE goals in California’s EHE Phase 1 counties and beyond.
Our amazing speakers for this session are:
- Ayako Miyashita Ochoa, JD, Associate Director, Southern California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center
- Katja Nelson, MPP, Local Affairs Specialist, Government Affairs, APLA Health
- Ande Stone, Senior Community Mobilization Manager, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Policy Action to End the HIV Epidemic (Session 26) - Slides
Recording:
A Regional Response to End the HIV Epidemic in CA - 1/24/2020, 8-4:30 P.M. PT
January 24th, 2020- 150 community stakeholders, leaders, and county representatives attended the CHIPTS regional response meeting to end the HIV epidemic in CA on Friday, January 24th, 2020 from 8AM-4:30PM at the LA Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
The meeting aimed to:
- Gather ideas, feedback, and consensus from counties on collaborative opportunities to support Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative’s (EHE) efforts
- Identify resources, capacity building, and infrastructure needs to support these collaborations
- Identify research and policy questions to support counties in the implementation of best practices and strategies to reach the EHE goals
Learn more and access recordings: A Regional Response to End the HIV Epidemic in CA: January 2020 Regional Stakeholder Meeting
EHE REGIONAL RESPONSE NEXT STEPS - 4/20/2020
Discussion of preliminary findings from the EHE supplement project to engage an EHE regional response and next steps for the EHE regional response.
Regional EHE Response Meeting: Key Findings and Next Steps - Slides
Taking strategic actions to address substance Use in CA (Day 1) - 10/20/2020, 9-11 A.M. PT
Opportunity for stakeholders from our eight EHE Phase 1 counties and other partners across the state to come together to discuss how to move evidence based strategies to address substance use forward as we work together to end the HIV epidemic and related syndemics in CA. Hosted in collaboration with the California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center.
Learn more!
Taking Strategic Action to Address Substance Use in California - EHE Regional Meeting Summary Report
Day 1 – The Current Landscape
EHE Regional Meeting Taking Strategic Action to Address Substance Use in California (Day 1 Opening Remarks) - Slides
Data Landscape: HIV and Substance Use in CA - Slides
Evidence-Based Strategies to Address Substance Use - Slides
Substance Use Policy Landscape - Slides
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Taking strategic actions to address substance use in CA (Day 2) - 10/27/2020, 9-11 A.M. PT
Opportunity for stakeholders from our eight EHE Phase 1 counties and other partners across the state to come together to discuss how to move evidence based strategies to address substance use forward as we work together to end the HIV epidemic and related syndemics in CA. Hosted in collaboration with the California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center.
Learn more!
Taking Strategic Action to Address Substance Use in California - EHE Regional Meeting Summary Report
Day 2 – Action Planning
EHE Regional Meeting Taking Strategic Action to Address Substance Use in California (Day 2 Opening Remarks) - Slides
Strategies in Action: Overdose Prevention - Slides
Strategies in Action: Meth Stimulant Use - Slides
Strategies in Action: Opioid Use - Slides
Strategies in Action: Harm Reduction - Slides
California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS
- Program website
- EHE Contact: Leroy Blea, Ending the Epidemics Manager
County Health Departments
Alameda
- Program website
- EHE contact: Steve Gibson, Director, Office of HIV Prevention
Los Angeles
- Program website
- EHE contact: Julie Tolentino, Ending the HIV Epidemic Program Manager
Orange
- Program website
- EHE contacts:
- Matilde Gonzalez-Flores, Program Manager, HIV Planning and Coordination
- Mindy He, Grant Manager, HIV Planning and Coordination
- Alexa Viramontes, EHE Staff Specialist, HIV Planning and Coordination
Riverside
- Program website
- EHE contact: Kiana Dobson, Ending the HIV Epidemic Coordinator
Sacramento
- Program website
- EHE contacts:
- Kyle Lafferty, Health Program Coordinator, HIV/STD Prevention
- Paula Gammell, Human Services Program Planner, Ryan White CARE Program
San Bernardino
- Program website
- EHE contacts:
- Cynthia Turk, Health Education Specialist II, HIV Prevention Program
- Heather Cockerill, Public Health Program Coordinator
San Diego
- Program website
- EHE contact: Felipe Ruiz, EHE Program Manager
San Francisco
- Program website
- EHE contact:
- Thomas Knoble, Ending the Epidemics Manager
Capacity Building Partners
- Region IX Prevention through Active Community Engagement (PACE) program
- Contact: Commander Michelle Sandoval-Rosario, Region IX PACE Director
- Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center (PAETC)
- California HIV/STI Prevention Training Center (CAPTC)
- Technical Assistance Provider-Innovation Network (TAP-in)
If you have any questions about the EHE regional response or would like to join our email list, please contact CHIPTS@mednet.ucla.edu.