What is PrEP?
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis.
PrEP is a single pill you take every day that reduces your chances of getting HIV if you are HIV-negative.
PrEP is not a vaccine or a cure for HIV.
PrEP will not treat HIV.
PrEP does not prevent nor treat any other STI’s, nor does it prevent pregnancy.
Condoms are still important to prevent STI’s.
You can get help paying for PrEP.
Is PrEP right for me?
Only a medical provider can help you answer that question for sure, but PrEP may be a good option if you want an effective way to prevent HIV transmission.
PrEP may be right for you if you are HIV Negative and…
Have one or more HIV+ sexual or injection partners
Use condoms sometimes, rarely, or never
Have sex with partners who do not know their HIV status
Participate in sex work
PrEP may be right for people of various gender identities and sexual orientations who…
Have a recent STI diagnosis
Have a history of inconsistent/no condom use with a partner known to be at substantial risk for HIV (i.e. a man who has sex with other men or a person who injects drugs)
PrEP may be right for those who inject drugs if you:
Have one or more HIV+ injecting partners
Share injection equipment (needles and works)
Can I afford PrEP?
Yes! Health insurance, including Medicaid, covers PrEP. The Washington State Department of Health provides financial assistance to insured, underinsured, or uninsured individuals. In addition, there may be co-pay assistance and/or full medication coverage to those who qualify. This means we can help you get PrEP at little or no cost!
How do I get on PrEP?
Lifelong provides PrEP Navigation Services for you at no cost!
Our PrEP Navigators will work with you to schedule your initial screening appointment. During this appointment, we will help you find the financial assistance that works for you, a PrEP Provider if you need one, and assist with reducing any other barriers to PrEP access you may have.
If you are interested in getting on PrEP and wish to speak to a PrEP Navigator, please call 206.957.1600 or contact us using the form below.
Being on PrEP doesn’t just mean taking a pill. PrEP is part of a prevention program which involves taking medication every day and being screened for HIV and other STI’s regularly.