The mission of BTAN is to produce and support a nationwide network of highly trained Black treatment advocates who will:

• serve as educators and opinion leaders in their communities;

• provide a pipeline of trained Black Americans for community advisory boards;

• facilitate expanded Black participation in clinical trials; 

• increase early utilization of appropriate treatment; and

• improve treatment adherence in Black communities.

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The goal of BTAN is to cultivate and support a national network of Black Treatment Advocates/Educators equipped with knowledge and skills to:

• help link and retain people living with HIV/AIDS into appropriate care and treatment;

• increase demand for treatment;

• integrate biomedical and behavioral interventions;

• increase involvement of Black people in HIV treatment and prevention research; and

• improve access to, and quality of, care in their home communities and nationally.

 

The Richmond Chapter of BTAN meets monthly at 2608 East Marshall Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223.

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Contact us for more information.

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