The Aliveness Project will expand its service delivery as an HIV supports provider after reaching an agreement with DHS.



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*July 30, 2024*




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Scott Peterson
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State moves quickly to fill HIV service provider gap

The Aliveness Project will expand its service delivery as an HIV supports provider after reaching an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The agreement comes less than two weeks after the unexpected closure of Rainbow Health, which had been a leading HIV supports provider in Minnesota. The loss of Rainbow Health left thousands of Minnesotans living with HIV without access to emergency assistance like rent checks, utility support, food access and insurance navigation.

“HIV support services are so important to the people who rely on them,” said Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead. “We’re grateful the Aliveness Project is willing and able to take on this critical work. We’re also thankful to our partners who worked with us to meet client needs while finding this solution.” 

Under the new agreement, the former Rainbow Health contract responsibilities will be transferred to the Aliveness Project, effective immediately, while working with partners to coordinate the details of the transition. Keeping people in stable housing and limiting any interruption of other basic life needs continues to be the priority of the state response.  

As Aliveness works to re-establish services, questions about immediate needs can continue to be directed to the Ryan White Programs Customer Care Line at DHS: 651-431-2398.

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