The HIV Prevention and Care Council (HPCC) is an advisory group to HIV/AIDS service providers and a forum for discussion of community concerns for those infected by HIV/AIDS in Santa Barbara County. The HPCC is made up of representatives from: Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, community agencies, public service providers, educators, those affected and infected with HIV, and interested private citizens.

The HPCC meets on a monthly basis. Meetings rotate between North County ( Santa Maria) and South County ( Santa Barbara). At the meetings, attendees discuss current services and programs that provide for the care and treatment of those infected with HIV and prevention methods to prevent the transmission of HIV.

“In order to save lives and recognize the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS we support and promote AIDS education and prevention, care and treatment to the entire community of Santa Barbara County and advocate for changes in public policy and funding through a community participatory process.”