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I Take PrEP

PrEP is freedom.

I can be with anybody and I don't
have to stress about getting HIV.

I Take PrEP

I'm in control with PrEP.

When I get with somebody
I don't fear HIV.

I Take PrEP

I know I won't get HIV.

I have PrEP to keep me safe.

I Take PrEP

With PrEP I don't worry
about getting HIV.

This pill saves lives.

I Take PrEP

Taking PrEP means I'm
protecting myself and
my sexual partners from HIV.

It's a good feeling.

I Take PrEP

As a Trans woman I look out
for myself and my community

PrEP is the power
to stay HIV negative.

I Take PrEP

PrEP is for cisgender women too!

Do you need HIV protection?

FAQs

What is PrEP?
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medicine that provides up to 99% protection from HIV. These antiviral drugs are called Truvada and Descovy (pills) and Apretude (injection).
Can anyone take PrEP?
PrEP is for HIV negative people at risk for HIV through sex or intravenous drug use. Ask your health care provider if PrEP is right for you.
Is PrEP safe?
PrEP is a safe and highly effective HIV prevention option. Some people get headaches or nausea which may last a few days or weeks.
Will PrEP protect me from other STIs?
No. PrEP only protects you from HIV. Using PrEP and condoms provides protection from HIV and most sexually transmitted infections.
How often do I need to take PrEP?
You take a PrEP pill once a day or get an injection every two months.
What is On Demand PrEP or 2-1-1 PrEP?
2-1-1 means taking 2 pills from 2-24 hours before sex, 1 pill 24 hours after the first two, and another pill 24 hours later. This way of using PrEP has only been proven for tops/penis insertive and bottoms/anal receptive. This may not work for a vaginal receptive partner.
I am a trans person taking hormone therapy, can I use PrEP?
Studies have shown that transgender people can safely take hormone therapy and PrEP.
How can I afford PrEP, and where can I get it?
PrEP is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance plans. If you don’t have any health insurance look for other special PrEP assistance programs that may cover the cost. Check out the resources below.

Resources

PrEP Resources

Visit awarehometest.com to order a FREE confidential, accurate home STI test kit.

Visit pop2block.org to connect with PrEP Navigators and local clinics (MetroHealth and University Hospitals) for help getting on PrEP.

There are many physicians across the MetroHealth System that are qualified and familiar with administering PrEP. In fact, they offer three PrEP-specific clinics:

Call their PrEP navigator to make an appointment today: 216-957-PrEP (7737).

PrEP can also be obtained through providers with Metro Health’s Pride Network. Call 216-957-4905 for a Pride appointment.

University Hospitals holds a PrEP clinic at the John T. Carey Special Immunology Unit. Other University Hospital physicians also offer PrEP within their practice.

 

For an appointment or more information call 216-286-7737 (PREP)

Visit Ohio PrEP for a statewide directory of PrEP providers, more information, and other resources.
Sexual health website for teens (and others.) Includes a dictionary with slang terms, technical terms, all dealing with sex and sexuality.
Make an appointment (signaturehealthinc.org) with this local area PrEP provider.
Contact Dr. Georgina Aristotelous to access PrEP
602 Leona St.
Elyria, OH 44035
200 W 9th St.
Lorain, OH 44052
3700 Kolbe Rd.
Lorain, Ohio 44053
Created to help patients gain greater access to PrEP and accelerate the prevention of HIV, PrEP2Me is powered by Central Outreach Wellness Center and provides effective online strategies for treating and preventing HIV infections for clients.
Appointments 216.444.6503
East:
J. Glen Smith Center
11100 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44108

West:
4242 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cleveland, OH 44113
West:
5550 Venture Dr. Parma, OH 44130

East:
CCBH at South Pointe Hospital
20050 Harvard Avenue Suite 102
Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44122
Wadsworth Medical Center
185 Wadsworth Rd, Suite C
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
To schedule an appointment at any of the locations, please call 216.281.0872
Multiple locations on the East Side of Cleveland
Multiple East & West Side locations in Cleveland

 

Financial Assistance

Use the NASTAD tool to help you find the right insurance plan for you.
Don’t Have Insurance? Learn about the Prevention Assistance Program Interventions (PAPI) for Ohio residents.
Find a PrEP Navigator in your area.
Financial assistance through government
Financial assistance for those on Medicare

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