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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.

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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

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.