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Where do you want to start?

Pick one — you can always come back and try another path.

Get Tested

  • Find testing sites
  • Order an at-home kit
  • Find virtual options
Takes 2–5 minutes. No commitment.

Find Testing Near You

See locations → Call or get directions → Get tested today

Start PrEP

  • See if you qualify
  • Find providers
  • Find virtual care
Safe and effective for all genders
Quick check. No insurance needed.

See If You Qualify

4 quick questions → See your result → Connect to care

HIV Care

  • Find a doctor near you
  • Same-day care, where available
  • Ongoing support and check-ins
You’re not alone. Treatment can start today.

Find Care Now

See doctors near you → Confirm visit → Start treatment
Same-day care isn’t available everywhere yet. If nothing’s close by, telehealth is often your fastest option — see below for options with no insurance paper trail.

💜 PrEP is for women too. Learn more

Is PrEP worth a conversation with a provider?

4 quick questions, based on CDC guidance. Nothing here is saved or stored — this stays in your browser.

1. In the past 6 months, have you had a partner who is HIV-positive or whose HIV status you don’t know?

Yes
No

2. Have you had more than one sexual partner, or a partner known to have multiple partners?

Yes
No

3. Have you been diagnosed with an STI (like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis) in the past 6 months?

Yes
No

4. Do you inject drugs and share needles or other equipment with anyone?

Yes
No

This is general CDC guidance to bring into a provider conversation — not a personal determination or diagnosis. A provider decides what’s right for you.

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You may qualify for free care — even without insurance

Federal and state programs cover testing, doctor visits, labs, and medications for HIV care and PrEP. You don’t need to apply alone.

Ryan White Program
ADAP
EIS
FQHC
Community Health Center
Health Department
Patient Assistance Programs

Ryan White ProgramHelps pay for doctor visits, counseling, food, rides to appointments, and short-term housing help. Based on how much money you make — you don’t need insurance.ryanwhite.hrsa.gov
HOPWA (Housing Help for People With HIV)A different program that helps with longer-term housing costs. Works alongside Ryan White, not instead of it.
ADAP (Drug Assistance Program)Helps pay for HIV medicine and PrEP if you qualify. Run by your state, under Ryan White Part B.ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/parts-and-initiatives
EIS (Early Intervention Services)Counseling, testing, and your first doctor visit — often the fastest way to start care after a positive test.
FQHC / Community Health CenterA doctor’s office that charges based on what you can pay. Open to everyone — no matter your insurance or immigration status.
HIV.gov Services LocatorFind HIV testing, care, and PrEP providers near you by ZIP code.hiv.gov/locator

What virtual care can do

Telehealth isn’t a lesser option — here’s exactly what a virtual visit covers.

Evaluate eligibilityA licensed provider reviews your situation in a quick visit
Order labsLab orders sent to a nearby site or shipped to your door
Prescribe PrEPPrescription sent to your pharmacy or delivered
Connect to careIf you need in-person follow-up, we link you to local providers

PrEP is for everyone

Cisgender, transgender, and nonbinary people. Any sexual orientation. Any relationship structure. If you’re at risk, PrEP is for you — full stop.

“PrEP is for women too — safe and effective for all genders.”

Learn more about PrEP for women →

Options with no insurance paper trail

Every appointment on this page is confidential by law — that’s true no matter which option you pick. What’s different about these: they also don’t show up on an insurance statement (called an EOB) that a parent, partner, or employer might see.

Trusted Telehealth Partner · 800,000+ Customers Served

The nation’s largest telehealth platform for PrEP and sexual health. A free online consultation, required labs, and STI testing — whether or not you have insurance. If you’re uninsured, MISTR helps you qualify for patient assistance so there’s no out-of-pocket cost. Medication ships free in unmarked packaging, or you can pick it up at a local pharmacy — your choice, in as little as 5 business days.

Visit MISTR →

SISTRMISTR’s companion platform built specifically for women. Free consultations and testing, regardless of insurance status. Medication shipped directly to your home or available for local pharmacy pickup.heymistr.com/sistr
At-home testing kitsOrder a kit, collect your sample privately, get results without an in-person visit.
Health department confidential testingMany health departments offer testing that doesn’t go through your insurance or personal medical record at all.

PrEP: your options

Three ways to approach PrEP — a provider helps you decide which fits your life.

Oral PrEP

  • A daily pill that combines two HIV-fighting medicines
  • About 99% effective against sexual transmission with consistent daily use
  • About 74% effective for people who inject drugs
  • Easy to start and stop as your needs change

Injectable PrEP

  • Long-acting injection, given by a provider
  • Two options currently available: one given every 2 months, one every 6 months
  • Shown as effective as — or more effective than — daily oral PrEP in trials
  • No daily pill to remember

Counseling

  • A doctor or nurse helps you figure out if PrEP is right for you
  • Help deciding which option fits your situation
  • Ongoing check-ins regardless of which PrEP option you choose
  • Available through telehealth or in person

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Manufacturer copay cards

Both oral and injectable PrEP medications have manufacturer copay card programs that can bring your out-of-pocket cost close to $0 if you have insurance. Search SynquUp’s Copay & Medication Assistance database by medication name to find the current program.

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Who should consider PrEP?

General CDC guidance to bring into a provider conversation — not a personal determination.

HIV-negative, with an HIV-positive or unknown-status partnerEspecially with vaginal or anal sex without consistent condom use
Multiple sexual partnersOr a partner known to have multiple partners
Diagnosed with an STI in the past 6 monthsA recognized risk indicator per CDC guidance
People who inject drugs and share equipmentPrEP is effective for this route of exposure too

PrEP is CDC- and FDA-recommended for women, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for all genders — not only for the populations most commonly pictured in HIV prevention messaging.

If talking to someone feels hard right now

Both of these are common, and there are real paths forward for either one.

“I’m scared to talk to someone about this”
Many people feel this way before their first HIV or STI conversation. You don’t have to start with a phone call — at-home testing kits and anonymous testing sites let you take the first step privately, on your own timeline.
“I can’t talk to my doctor about this”
You don’t need your regular doctor for this. Telehealth providers, health departments, and community health centers can handle testing, PrEP, and HIV care confidentially — separate from your existing medical record if that matters to you.

Which test do I need?

General information to bring into a conversation with a provider — not a personal determination. A provider decides what’s right for you based on your situation.

HIV testCommonly recommended at least once for all adults, and more often for people with ongoing risk factors.
Full STI panelOften includes chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis alongside HIV — many testing sites offer this as one visit.
Hepatitis C testCommonly recommended at least once for all adults, per CDC guidance. Many testing sites test for it alongside HIV in the same visit.
Hepatitis C treatmentIf you test positive, modern antiviral medication cures hepatitis C for most people, usually in 8–12 weeks.
Hepatitis B testRecommended at least once for all adults, per CDC guidance. Hepatitis B is manageable with long-term antiviral treatment if you test positive.
PrEP starting testsIf you’re starting PrEP, your doctor will check your kidneys and test for HIV first, to make sure it’s safe.

Testing site staff and telehealth providers can help you figure out exactly what applies to you — this is a starting point for that conversation, not a substitute for it.

Testing is routine. · PrEP is prevention. · HIV is treatable.

Learn & Resources

Independent, trusted resources — not part of any sponsored placement.

What is HIV? What is PrEP? +

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. Left untreated, it can lead to AIDS — but modern treatment lets most people with HIV live long, healthy lives with an undetectable viral load, meaning they can’t sexually transmit the virus (U=U). PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medication that HIV-negative people take before potential exposure to prevent getting HIV in the first place — it’s prevention, not treatment.

Trusted places to learn more and ask questions +
NIH HIVinfo
Easy-to-understand info on HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and living with HIV. You can call and talk to a real person, private and free.
1-800-448-0440 · Mon–Fri, 1–4pm Eastern · English & Spanish
hivinfo.nih.gov
CDC HIV Information
Trusted info on HIV testing, PrEP, PEP, and treatment.
1-800-232-4636 · Mon–Fri, 8am–8pm Eastern · English & Spanish · TTY: 1-888-232-6348
cdc.gov/hiv
HIV.gov — HIV BasicsSimple, clear answers about testing, prevention, PrEP, PEP, starting treatment, and finding support.hiv.gov/hiv-basics
Greater Than HIVEasy-to-read FAQs and videos about HIV testing, PrEP, treatment, cost, and common worries — in English and Spanish. Their PrEP FAQ is especially helpful.greaterthan.org/prep
TheBodyOne of the web’s largest HIV/AIDS information resources — testing, prevention, treatment, and personal stories, with expert-answered questions.thebody.com
MISTRTelehealth PrEP and sexual health care, discreet and virtual-firstheymistr.com

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SynquUp is a patient-directed navigation and education platform. SynquUp is not a healthcare provider, does not diagnose, prescribe, or interpret clinical status, and does not replace clinical care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

Confidentiality: your status disclosure is always your choice, never a platform action. Adherence content on this hub describes medication classes generally — not a prescription or recommendation of a specific drug or dose.