GET PrEP
WITH TELEPrEP

Easy access to PrEP, made for Philadelphia.
Get started by texting us or scheduling an appointment.

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WHAT IS PrEP?

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication that helps prevent HIV. It comes as a daily pill or a long-acting injectable. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is up to 99% effective at preventing HIV.

TAKE PrEP YOUR WAY

There’s more than one way to take PrEP. A provider can help you choose what works best for your body and your life.

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DAILY PILL

  1. Taken once a day
  2. Also available as 2-1-1 (on-demand) dosing for some people
  3. Easy to stop or switch if needed
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INJECTABLE PrEP

  1. One shot every 2 months or every 6 months, depending on the medication
  2. No daily pill to remember
  3. Requires in-person visits for injections

PrEP is safe and has minimal side effects for most people. If you do have side effects, your provider will work with you to adjust or change options.

START PrEP WITH

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TelePrEP is one of the easiest ways to get PrEP in
Philadelphia, no matter your insurance situation or ability to pay.
Many people like TelePrEP because it offers virtual visits, flexible scheduling support, and help coordination, billing, and follow-ups. You can schedule your visit yourself or text us for help.

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Self-schedule your PrEP televisit with a doctor

Start by clicking the button below.

If you’re ages 16-17, schedule your appointment here.

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Not sure? Need a different day or time? No worries. Text us!

Have questions about PrEP or need help scheduling? Real people on the PHILLY KEEP ON LOVING team are here to help. No bots!

By texting Philly TelePrEP, you agree to receive SMS messages from a TelePrEP navigator. You can opt out anytime by texting ‘STOP.’ We’ll get back to you within a business day. All of PKOL’s chat conversations are private, so we keep your information secure.

MEET THE TELEPrEP TEAM

HOW TELEPrEP WORKS

Talk privately by text or phone with the Philly Keep On Loving team. We’ll answer your questions and learn a little about you. Text us.

Schedule a telehealth visit with a doctor from Jefferson Einstein. If you self-schedule, our team will follow up to confirm details.

Complete labs at home with a self-test, or at the clinic, or at a local lab near you. Our navigators will help you find the best fit for your schedule and how to use your insurance if you have it. If you don’t have it, don’t worry. We will navigate all billing questions so there are no surprises. If you test positive for HIV or STIs, we’ll help you get treatment.

Oral PrEP: mailed discreetly or picked up at a pharmacy. Injectable PrEP: requires in-person visits for shots.

Not sure if TelePrEP is right for you? We can help you navigate any questions you have and find what works best for you. Just text us! We also have in-person PrEP options from trusted local partners.

IS PrEP RIGHT FOR ME?

Everyone’s life and relationships look different, and PrEP can fit into many different ways people live and love.

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PrEP might be for you if you:

  • Are having sex
  • Use drugs
  • Sometimes use condoms or want extra protection
  • Have ever worried about HIV

PrEP is for people of all genders and ages. Women, men, trans and nonbinary people all use PrEP. You can decide whether PrEP is right for you and how you want to get PrEP. Support is available to you if you want help deciding.

Nothing is off-limits here.
Ask us anything.

Nothing is off-limits here. Ask us anything.

“I wasn’t sure if PrEP was right for me or how to get started. I texted with Philly Keep On Loving’s team and they made me feel heard. Now I’m on PrEP and everything was easier than I thought.”

– Real testimonial, anonymous –

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Daria Christos

Daria Christos, MPH

Program Supervisor

Hey I’m Daria, the TelePrEP Program Supervisor, and I’m here to make sure you always feel supported and cared for. Since joining the program in 2023, I’ve been committed to helping people access the services and resources they need. Ready to get started? Schedule an appointment with us today!

Johanny Diaz

Johanny Diaz

Registered Nurse

Hi! My name is Johanny Diaz, and I’m your Registered Nurse. I’ll be helping you with your lab work coordination, injection approvals/administrations, and any questions you may have about your PrEP medication. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m here for you and happy to help!

Arianna Hall-Grix

Arianna Hall-Grix, MPH

PrEP Navigator

Hi, I’m Arianna, a PrEP Navigator with Philly TelePrEP. I assist patients in getting access to PrEP by coordinating with our clinical team, and assisting with any challenges someone might face. We have a dedicated team to PrEP, and we’re here to make it easy. Send us a text to get started!

Ashleigh Corallo

Ashleigh Corallo

Patient Services Associate

Hi, I’m Ashleigh. I am the Patient Services Associate for Philly TelePrEP. Message me on the chat and I can help you get an appointment to get started on PrEP!

If you do not have a case manager, please reach out to the Health Information Helpline at 215-985-2437 to be assigned a case manager and/or to get help finding assistance.

Consejos de usar el buscador de recursos:

  • Buscador: Teclea una palabra o frase en la casilla de búsqueda. Si teclee más que una palabra, se buscará cada palabra individualmente. Por ejemplo: Buscar “alimentos” o “banco.” Frases incluidos en comillas mostrarán resultos para la frase. Ej. Busca “banco de alimentos.”
  • Filtro: Si la búsqueda produce demasiados resultados, aplica un filtro. Ejemplo: busca “banco de alimentos” Y selecciona “condado de Filadelfia.”
  • Orden de los resultados de búsqueda: resultados estan ordenado por relevancia.
  • Empezar de nuevo: selecciona “Reiniciar” para reiniciar la búsqueda y filtros.

Definiciones de términos

  • Administración de casos médicos, incluidos los servicios de adhesión al tratamiento

    Ayuda para facilitar las necesidades de atención médica y salud mental de personas con VIH, proporcionando además servicios de apoyo.

  • Asistencia financiera de emergencia

    Ayuda a corto plazo para cubrir necesidades de emergencia, incluidos los servicios públicos, la vivienda y el transporte.

  • Asistencia financiera de emergencia para farmacia

    Ayuda para el pago de medicamentos.

  • Atención ambulatoria por consumo de sustancias

    Tratamiento por el consumo de drogas o alcohol en un consultorio u oficina clínica.

  • Atención de salud oral

    Cuidado dental.

  • Banco de alimentos / Comidas a domicilio

    Ayuda para obtener alimentos, ya sea en un banco de alimentos o con entrega a domicilio.

  • Educación en salud / Reducción de Riesgos

    Información y educación sobre cómo se transmite el VIH y cómo atender sus necesidades de salud.

  • Especialidad en adolescentes edades de 12 a 24

    Esta agencia se idenfica como proveedor de servicios para personas de 12 a 24 años de edad. La agencia puede proveer servicios para gente de otras edades.

  • Línea directa del Centro de excelencia PEP

    Línea directa para obtener medicamentos que previenen el VIH después de una exposición.

  • Prueba del VIH

    Prueba de VIH disponibles en un servicio de atención sin cita previa.

  • Servicios de atención primaria

    Servicios médicos de atención primaria disponibles independientemente de la capacidad de pago, el estado del seguro o el estatus migratorio.

  • Servicios de atención y apoyo para el VIH

  • Servicios de prevención de sobredosis

    Servicios para prevenir la transmisión del VIH relacionada con el consumo de sustancias.

  • Servicios de prevención del VIH

  • Servicios de reducción de daños

    Servicios para prevenir la transmisión del VIH y las sobredosis. Los servicios incluyen el intercambio de jeringas usadas por nuevas, con el fin de prevenir el VIH y otras enfermedades transmisibles.

  • Servicios de salud ambulatorios / externos

    Atención médica para el VIH en consultorios u oficinas clínicas.

  • Servicios de salud mental

    Un consejero u otro profesional que lo ayude a abordar problemas de salud mental.

  • Servicios de salud sexual sin cita previa

    Atención en salud sexual, pruebas de STI y pruebas de VIH en una clínica de atención sin cita previa.

  • Servicios legales

    Ayuda por parte de un abogado.

  • Servicios lingüísticos

    Traducción de idiomas para el médico u otro proveedor de servicios.

  • TelePrEP

    Acceso en línea y por teléfono a medicamentos para prevenir el VIH.

  • Terapia de nutrición médica

    Asesoramiento de un profesional autorizado sobre qué comer según las necesidades médicas específicas y ayuda para obtener alimentos o suplementos nutricionales (como Ensure).

  • Transporte médico

    Transporte hacia citas médicas.

  • Vivienda de transición

    Ayuda para el pago de la vivienda destinada a personas con VIH que están sin hogar o enfrentan inseguridad habitacional.

  • Vivienda Ryan White

    Ayuda a corto plazo para pagar la renta.

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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Primary Care Services

    Primary medical care services available regardless of ability to pay, insurance status, or immigration status.

  • 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.

  • Walk-In Sexual Health Services

    Sexual health, STI testing, and HIV testing in a walk-in clinic.

Tips for searching this Resource Finder:

  • Search: Type a word or phrase into the keyword search field to view results. Multiple words entered into the field will be searched independently. Example: Search for: “food” or “bank”. Phrases enclosed with quotation marks will show results for the whole phrase. Ex. Search for “food bank”.
  • Filter: If a keyword search returns too many results, refine it by adding filter terms using the dropdown pickers and checkboxes. Example: Search for “food bank” AND Philadelphia county.
  • Order of results: Results are listed by relevance.
  • Start over: Reset the search and filters by pressing the Reset button.