HIV Prevention

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medication, available as pills or shots, that significantly reduces the risk of acquiring HIV. For more information, call 1-844-367-7075 or use the PrEP provider locator to find a provider near you:

Need Help Paying for PrEP?

The cost of PrEP, including medications, medical appointments, and lab work, is typically covered by insurance. If you don’t have insurance or your plan doesn’t cover it, Colorado offers one of the best financial assistance programs in the country to help with the costs. 

Learn more about the Colorado Public Health Intervention Program (PHIP) program. 

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) involves taking HIV medications within 72 hours (3 days) after potential exposure to help prevent the virus. This treatment lasts for 28 days.

If you think you may have been exposed, contact your healthcare provider, or visit an urgent care center or emergency room right away. You can also reach out to the Denver Sexual Health Clinic's Linkage to Care team at 720-415-7075 via call or text.

HIV testing services are available throughout the Denver Metro at little to no cost regardless of your insurance status, including free at-home HIV tests that are mailed to you.

For more information, visit:

CDPHE STI/HIV/Viral Hepatitis Testing

CDC GetTested or

Order your own HIV test kit through CDPHE or Together TakeMeHome

Visit our Sexual Health Programfor more information and resources for on sexual and reproductive health.

Knowing how to prevent HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, and mpox is important for keeping yourself and others healthy. Check out the CDPHE or CDC websites for more information.

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