EMBARC
Improving Mental Health and Engagement in Care Among People with HIV
About the Project
This project, titled EMBARC, is part of the HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part F: Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program. It uses implementation science to adapt and evaluate interventions that better serve people with co-occurring HIV and mental health conditions. This project focuses on people who are out of care or experiencing barriers to retention in care.
Findings from this initiative will help the RWHAP determine what implementation strategies work to engage people with HIV in care and improve mental health and HIV outcomes in different settings.
Objectives
The implementation technical assistance provider (ITAP) and evaluation provider (EP) co-lead the project and partner on the following objectives:
- Support a national cohort of implementation sites to adapt and implement interventions that engage and retain people with co-occurring HIV and mental health conditions.
- Evaluate the implementation of interventions using implementation science frameworks.
- Create and disseminate user-friendly multimedia materials to help other RWHAP organizations replicate effective interventions.
Funding Information
The ITAP is leading a competitive application process to select up to 10 implementation sites.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
- Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026
Application Technical Assistance
Pre-Application Technical Assistance Webinar
The ITAP and EP hosted a webinar at 4 p.m. CST on May 15, 2026 for participants to learn more about this funding opportunity.
A copy of the presentation and a recording of the webinar can be accessed here.