Avisory Council Overview

The Baton Rouge Transitional Grant Area Ryan White Advisory Council, commonly referred to as the BRTGA RW Advisory Council, work as partners with their local government to ensure a comprehensive system of care that effectively serves all eligible people living with HIV in the BRTGA which includes the following parishes: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Point Coupee, St. Helena, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.

The BRTGA Ryan White Advisory Council is composed of volunteer members who meet certain membership categories, as well as, members who receive Ryan White Part A funded services. Members of the Advisory Council are tasked with many responsibilities as they work with the Baton Rouge Ryan White Part A Program to ensure that Ryan White services are available to individuals living with HIV and that federal funds are spent on care services for persons living with HIV (PLWH).

The BRTGA Advisory Council meets once a month, on the second Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Division of Human Development and Services (DHDS) 4445 Plank Road.

Overview of the Membership Application and Process

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the BRTGA Ryan White Advisory Council. If your application is approved, you will join a group of dedicated volunteers who are tasked with many responsibilities as they work as partners with their local government to ensure that Ryan White services are available to individuals living with HIV in East Baton Rouge Parish and the eight surrounding parishes that make up the Baton Rouge Transitional Grant Area (BRTGA).

Prior to filling out the application form, please be aware of the following:

1. The minimum time required to participate as a Ryan White Advisory Council member is at least two (2) hours a month. Your time commitment is vital to the workings and operation of the Council.
2. The Ryan White Advisory Council is federally funded and requires certain information about all applicants. This information will not be used for any other purpose than for the selection and appointments of Advisory Council members.
3. The application process will take an estimated 4-6 weeks.
4. Once your completed application is submitted, the Advisory Council Coordinator will schedule your interview date and time with the Membership Committee to review your application.
5. After your interview, the Membership Committee will determine whether your application should be forwarded to the Mayor-President for approval to be appointed as a member of the BRTGA Ryan White Advisory Council.
6. If you are not appointed to the BRTGA Ryan White Advisory Council, you are always welcome to attend the monthly Advisory Council meetings.

Thank you again for your interest in becoming an Advisory Council Member. If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please call 225-937-5842.