Mission Statement: The Central Ohio HIV Consortium was established to identify the needs of Central Ohioans affected by HIV. Through collaborative means, the Consortium strives to assure the integration of effective, accessible services and to provide community planning and partnerships for the implementation of the Ryan White Program, the Central Ohio Case Management Network, and other resources   Consortium Goals: • Include input from consumers in planning the use of Emergency Assistance Funds • Priority setting and resource allocation for non-core services • Access service delivery issues, identify service barriers, and raise awareness of those issues within region • Increase number of Part B providers • Ensure consumer input into planning service delivery and resource allocation • Ensure that PLWH/A are made aware of all available services • Promote collaboration between agencies • Bring together a spectrum of consumers, providers and agency representatives • Participate in Needs Assessment and Evaluation activities to enhance and ensure service delivery • Increase knowledge and capacity of members to participate in consortium activities