About PrEP & PEP
Prevention Options: PrEP & PEP
Protect Yourself from HIV – We Can Help
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prevention) Take control of your sexual health with PrEP – available as a daily pill or every-other-month injection. Our team helps you access PrEP at low or no cost, regardless of insurance status.
PEP (Post-Exposure Prevention) Need urgent HIV prevention? PEP can stop HIV if started quickly after exposure.
Prevent HIV with PrEP – At Low or No Cost
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a powerful HIV prevention tool that’s up to 99% effective. At Face to Face, we help you access PrEP for free or at very low cost, regardless of your insurance status.
PrEP Options
- Daily pill (Truvada or Descovy)
- Every-other-month injection (Apretude)
- Emergency PEP (post-exposure prevention)
Our experienced PrEP navigators can:
- Explain how PrEP works and which option might be right for you
- Connect you with medical providers
- Help you access PrEP at little or no cost
- Support you throughout the process
- Answer questions confidentially
Is PrEP Right for You? PrEP might be a good option if you:
- Have sexual partners of unknown HIV status
- Have a partner living with HIV
- Don’t consistently use condoms
- Share injection equipment
- Want added peace of mind
Making PrEP Free and Easy
- Insurance coverage
- Assistance programs that cover costs
- Medical appointments
- Regular testing
- Prescription refills
No Insurance? No Problem.
Our team can connect you with programs that make PrEP completely free, including:
- Medical visits
- Lab tests
- Medications
PEP (Post-Exposure Prevention)
Immediate HIV Protection: How PEP Can Help After Potential Exposure
Key Facts About PEP
- Must start within 72 hours of exposure
- The sooner you start, the better – every hour counts
- 28-day course of medication
- Available through emergency rooms and urgent care
- We can help you access PEP and navigate costs
When to Consider PEP
- After a potential HIV exposure
- Following sexual assault
- After needle-sharing
- Any exposure to blood or bodily fluids when HIV status is unknown
How We Help
- 24/7 guidance on accessing PEP
- Connection to emergency providers
- Help with medication costs
- Support throughout treatment
- Transition to PrEP if desired
Urgent PEP Need?
Call us immediately at 707-544-1581. Our team will help you access PEP quickly and confidentially.
Visit our office Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm to speak with a PrEP navigator, or contact us at 707-544-1581 to learn more. Walk-ins welcome!
Local PrEP/PEP Providers
- Vista Family Health Center
- West County Health Centers
- Petaluma Health Center
- Alexander Valley Health Care
- Sonoma Valley Community Health Center
- Kaiser Permanente
Q Care+
Access to PrEP made easy!
QCare+ makes getting PrEP quick, easy, and affordable with free online doctor visits, free at-home labs (including STI testing), and free delivery of your prescription discreetly to your door. When it comes to the medication, insured and uninsured, Face to Face and Q Care will help you qualify for various patient assistance programs so you have no out-of-pocket costs.
It’s easy to get started by clicking on the link below to enroll and get started.
https://my.qcareplus.com/enroll
Remember: PrEP doesn’t protect against other STIs, so using condoms is still recommended for comprehensive protection.
