The Illinois Department of Human Services awarded $5 million in grants to expand substance abuse treatment and HIV/AIDS services targeting the state’s Hispanic/Latino and African American communities.
Last year, men who have sex with men (MSM) and IV drug users were the leading causes of HIV infections among Illinois males. State statistics show African Americans and Latinos are disproportionately affected by the disease.
One of the $2.5 million grants expands methadone treatments for minorities through a Humboldt Park clinic. The other $2.5 million grant expands treatment and HIV/AIDS services currently available to African American and Latino MSM. Family Guidance Centers, Inc. will provide the services.