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To your go-to place for all things sexual health

We’re here to support you and provide the resources you need to live a sexually healthy life.

Welcome

To your go-to place for all things sexual health

We’re here to support you and provide the resources you need to live a sexually healthy life.

Get everything you need to care for your sexual health, wherever you're most comfortable for free

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Get free HIV or STI testing kits, condoms, and lube.

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Get free HIV and STI testing and treatment near you.

Let's talk HIV

Whatever your HIV status, here's what you need to know.

Staying Healthy:

PrEP

Less worry.
More yes yes yes!

PrEP is a once a day pill or once a month injection that is 99.99% effective at preventing HIV infection.

PEP

Think you've been exposed?
Don't worry, just hurry.

Think you've been exposed? Don't worry, just hurry.

Emergency PEP can prevent HIV infection if taken within 72 hours of a possible exposure.

Living with HIV:

STIs happen

That’s why we’ve made it free and easy to get yourself tested and treated for any sexually transmitted infections.

Learn more for specific symptoms:

STIs happen

That’s why we’ve made it free and easy to get yourself tested and treated for any sexually transmitted infections.

Learn more for specific symptoms:

Syphilis is an STI that starts as a painless sore and can cause serious health problems without treatment.

Gonorrhea is an STI that causes painful urination and discharge. If untreated it may cause infertility.

Chlamydia is an STI that may include painful urination and abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina.

Mpox is spread through close, physical contact between individuals. Symptoms can include rashes, bumps, or blisters.

Vaginitis is a term that covers multiple conditions that are not always transmitted through sex.

Genital herpes is a common STI that causes genital pain and sores.

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is often caused by a virus and there are many different kinds.

There are many different types of HPV, some more serious than others. The good thing is that there is a vaccine to prevent many types of HPV.

Want more info on STIs? >>

For more help, call the health information helpline at 215-985-2437

This site contains STI & HIV prevention messages that might not be appropriate for all audiences. Since these infections are spread primarily through sexual practices or by sharing needles, prevention messages may address these topics. If you are not seeking such information or may be offended by such materials, please leave this website.

This website is not intended as a substitute for your healthcare provider.

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Term Definitions

Adolescent Specialty Age 12 to 24
Agency has identified itself as a provider of services specifically for the age group from 12 to 24. The agency may also provide services for other age groups.
AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance
A program that helps pay for HIV and other medications.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Short-term help paying for an emergency need, including utilities, housing, and transportation.
Emergency Financial Assistance Pharmacy
Help with paying for medication.
Food Bank/Home Delivered Meals
Help with getting food, either at a food bank or delivered to your home.
Harm Reduction and Syringe Access Services
Services to prevent HIV transmission and overdose. Services include exchange of used syringes for new syringes in order to prevent HIV and other communicable diseases.
Harm Reduction Services
Health Education/Risk Reduction
Information and education on how HIV is transmitted and how to take care of your health needs.
HIV Care and Support Services
These are services that are sometimes called “Ryan White Services.” They are services to provide HIV care or other assistance to individuals with HIV.
HIV Prevention Services
These services are meant to help prevent HIV transmission. Some services are specific to people who are HIV negative, and other services are available regardless of HIV status.
HIV Testing
HIV testing in a walk-in setting.
Legal Services
Help from a lawyer.
Low Threshold Sexual Health Services
Sexual health, STI testing, and HIV testing in a walk-in clinic.
Medical Case Management, including Treatment Adherence Services
Help facilitating healthcare and mental health needs for people with HIV while providing support services.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Advice from a licensed professional about what to eat for a specific medical need and help getting food or nutritional supplements (such as Ensure).
Medical Transportation
Transportation to medical appointments.
Mental Health Services
A counselor or other professional to help deal with a mental health problem.
Oral Health Care
Dental care.
Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services
HIV medical care in an office or clinic.
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Non-Occupational Exposures (PEP COE)
A hotline to find medicine to prevent HIV after an exposure.
Ryan White Housing
Short-term help paying rent.
Substance Abuse Outpatient Care
Drug or alcohol treatment at an office or clinic.
TelePrEP
Online and phone access to medicine to prevent HIV.
Transitional Housing
Help paying for housing for people with HIV experiencing homeless or with housing insecurity.