PATIENT PORTAL DONATE COVID-19 SERVICES HEALTHCARE SERVICES HEALTH COVERAGE HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES ABOUT US WIC HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE 2021 ESPAÑOL HIV PREVENTION SERVICES PrEP and PEP | Testing | Treatment Preventing HIV with free or low-cost medication is easy with Northeast Valley Health Corporation. Our care team will create a personalized prevention plan for you using safe and effective medications that help you take control of your sexual health and protect you from HIV. (818) 923-9160 Sexual Health Hotline HIV Prevention Services The NEVHC health care team is here for you to help prioritize your sexual health, safety and privacy with our HIV prevention services. These services are offered to all patients regardless of health coverage and are available at our 17 health center locations in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. Free or Low-Cost PrEP & PEP Many health coverage plans and programs provide PrEP and PEP for free or at a reduced cost. If you are uninsured our enrollment counselors will help you select the best health plan to cover or reduce your PrEP or PEP costs. HIV Testing Testing for HIV is quick and requires a blood sample. Rapid HIV testing is also available at all NEVHC health center locations. HIV Treatment If you test positive for HIV, treatment is available for you and your partner(s). Sex Education Our health educators can answer your questions about safe sex practices and HIV. Learn more about PrEP and PEP We currently offer two forms of HIV prevention medication: PrEP PEP What is PrEP? PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is an HIV prevention method that involves taking one pill daily to prevent HIV. PrEP is taken by individuals at high risk for contracting HIV. When taken as directed PrEP is up to 99% effective in helping individuals stay HIV negative. Sign Up for PrEP Now PrEP might be right for you if you are HIV negative and at high risk for HIV exposure You are considered high risk for HIV exposure if: You have an HIV positive partner(s) You don’t always use condoms You have been exposed to an STD in the last 6 months You use needles or syringes to inject drugs You have been prescribed PEP in the past and engage in high risk sexual behavior such as having more than one sexual partner or changing sexual partners frequently If you believe PrEP is right for you please call our Sexual Health Hotline to be connected to a medical professional: (818) 923-9160 How to access PrEP at NEVHC SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT To access PrEP at NEVHC you must first schedule an appointment by calling our Sexual Health Hotline: (818) 923-9160 MEET WITH AN NEVHC HEALTH CARE PROVIDER A prescription is required to start on PrEP. At your appointment a health care provider will discuss your sexual health history to determine if PrEP is right for you. It is important that you are honest so that the health care provider can provide the best care and treatment. You will also be required to take an HIV test to make sure you are not currently HIV positive. START TAKING PrEP If you are prescribed PrEP your health care provider will teach you how to take PrEP and answer your questions. You will also have to meet with your health care provider every 3 months for the following: • Follow up visits • HIV tests • PrEP refills (818) 923-9160 Sexual Health Hotline PrEP Frequently Asked Questions HOW MUCH DOES PREP COST? IS PREP SAFE AND WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF PREP? WHAT EXACTLY DOES PREP DO? CAN I TAKE PREP AFTER BEING EXPOSED TO HIV? DO I NEED TO TAKE PREP FOR LIFE? HOW EFFECTIVE IS PREP? HOW QUICKLY DOES PREP WORK? IS TAKING PREP SAFER THAN USING CONDOMS? CAN I GET HIV FROM SOMEONE WHO IS ON PREP? CAN I TAKE PREP IF I’M PREGNANT OR AM TRYING TO BECOME PREGNANT? Questions? Our health educators are here to help. Request for more information or submit your question and we’ll get back to you within 24 hrs. Name Age 13-17 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ Phone Number Email Address Question How did you learn about our services? Facebook Ad Google Ad Ad on Dating Website or App Ad on website (mobile or desktop) Search engine (Google, Yahoo, etc.) Friend or family member Other SUBMIT Schedule Appointment When you call our Sexual Health Hotline, a health educator can help you schedule an appointment and answer any questions you have about HIV prevention. (818) 923-9160 Sexual Health Hotline Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm NEVHC is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n) with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. 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