Resources
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Have you, or someone you know tested positive for HIV and need help? click here
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To calculate and take a closer look at HIV risk, the CDC HIV Risk Reduction Tool can be used to estimate HIV risk based on different sexual activities in a discordant partnership. (one partner is HIV+ and the other partner is HIV-)
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication that can be taken to reduce an individual's chances of getting HIV through sex or injection drug use. PrEP is for people who do not have HIV now, but who are at risk of getting it. When someone who has been taking PrEP is exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, the medicines can keep the virus from establishing a permanent infection. Taking PrEP as prescribed by a healthcare provider can reduce your chances of getting HIV by up to 99% for sexual encounters and 74% for injection drug use.
For more information about PrEP, visit: PrEP - CDCPEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a preventive treatment that can reduce the chance that a person who is exposed to HIV will become HIV-positive.
PEP treatment involves two to three different antiretroviral medicines that work together to prevent HIV from making copies of itself and spreading through the body. To be effective, the medicines must be started as soon as possible - but not more than 72 hours (3 days) after - possible exposure to the virus. They also must be taken on schedule for 28 days.
PEP medicines can reduce the risk of becoming HIV-positive. But, they are not always effective. Taking PEP does not guarantee that a HIV infection will be prevented.
For more information about PEP, visit: PEP - CDCMichigan HIV/STI Hotline
Michigan residents with questions related to HIV and STIs are encouraged to call the Michigan HIV/STI Hotline at 1-800-872-2437 or chat online (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).Michigan 2-1-1
Michigan 2-1-1 is a free service available 24/7/365 to help connect Michigan residents with the information and resources they need. For assistance with locating resources available in Michigan to help prevent, diagnose, and treat HIV and STIs, visit: Michigan 2-1-1 HIV/STI Services.Directories where you can receive services:
PrEP Providers are medical professionals that can prescribe PrEP, order necessary laboratory testing, and conduct medication adherence counseling.
PrEP Navigation is a service that is designed to assist individuals in starting and staying on PrEP. PrEP Navigators work to tailor education and support to the client in order to meet their individual needs. Navigation services include identifying and linking people to a PrEP Provider for care, assisting with health insurance and financial assistance programs, and identifying/reducing barriers to care.
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Prevention Across Campaign U=U Fact sheet
U=U Frequently Asked Questions
The evidence for U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable): why negligible risk is zero risk
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You can order condoms from the Detroit Health Department by clicking here.
The Detroit Health Department is excited to offer home HIV test kits free to residents of Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck. You can order at-home HIV tests by clicking here.
For more information, click here.
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For Michigan HIV and STI resources and information, please click here.
A GUIDE TO SEXUAL HEALTH & STDS IN SENIOR LIVING
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To go to the calendar and list of partners participating in the mobile health initiative at Palmer Park, click here.
The Pull Up Project’s mission is to provide non-traditional access to HIV/STI services through a status neutral approach to meet the unique needs of the community.
The Pull Up Project will provide a status-neutral approach to HIV prevention and care services including:
gender-affirming care
supportive services
mental health
substance use treatment referrals
case management services for LGBTQ+ persons
Their vision is to modernize the approach to HIV/STI Prevention in ways that would remove barriers that hinder the response to immediate care and expand the health and wellness of the community.
Services provided:HIV testing, with same day results
STI testing
Safe sex supplies (condoms, lube, etc.)
Community outreach
Harm Reduction
SSP (Syringe Services Program)
Wellness Screenings
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NASTAD Monkeypox Virus (MPV) Information and resources
Building Healthy Online Communities (BHOC) Monkeypox Information, Vaccine Locations, and Resources
MDHHS MPV Resources for Health Care Professionals
National coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) Communicating about Monkeypox
(Resources to help STD programs, clinics, and professionals communicate about monkeypox without advancing stigma)
Did you know that keeping an #undetectable viral load is the best thing you can do to stay healthy if you have #HIV? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3oQQEID
#StopHIVTogether #HIVTreatmentWorks
