PrEP for HIV Prevention

No health insurance required. Regardless of insurance or your ability to pay, we make PrEP accessible for all. Whether you're insured, uninsured, or underinsured, we'll help you explore affordable options. If you’re exploring how to get PrEP for free, our team can help you get PrEP through patient assistance programs, partner pharmacies, and a PrEP clinic NYC network that removes financial barriers.

We’re a grassroots organization. Every healthcare appointment supports our mission to provide affordable, accessible care for all New Yorkers. Whether you visit a prep clinic NYC location or choose PrEP online services, your care helps us serve the community.

We get you. We serve everyone in our community, but unlike other healthcare providers, Housing Works has made the LGBTQIA+ community our priority for over three decades. We understand sexual health beyond the binary and serve our community without judgement. From Truvada, Yeztugo and other PrEP medication options, we tailor care to your needs.

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is a medication regimen for HIV-negative individuals at higher risk of exposure that helps prevent HIV transmission. PrEP medication works by building protective levels of antiretroviral medicine in your body so the virus has a much harder time establishing infection if you’re exposed. Truvada PrEP is one of the most commonly used options, and there are other approved PrEP medication choices as well.

PrEP must be taken consistently to ensure maximum effectiveness and should be used in combination with other HIV-prevention methods, including condoms. If you’ve been wondering what is PrEP and how it works, think of it as a proactive shield: when taken as prescribed, PrEP drastically lowers the chance of getting HIV from sex or injection drug use.

PrEP is highly effective when taken correctly. Studies show that Truvada PrEP, Yeztugo and similar PrEP medication regimens reduce the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when adherence is high. For people who inject drugs, PrEP lowers risk by at least 74% when taken consistently. In short, PrEP works best when you don’t miss doses, and combining PrEP with condoms provides added protection against other STIs.

Are you HIV negative? Are you sexually active? Do you have sex with people whose HIV status you don’t know? Are you in a relationship with an HIV-positive partner? Do you or your partner inject drugs? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then PrEP may be for you.

PrEP is recommended for anyone at ongoing risk of HIV exposure, including gay, bi, and queer men, trans and nonbinary people, cisgender women and men, sex workers, and people who share injection equipment. If you’ve been thinking about get PrEP support discreetly, we can guide you through how to get PrEP for free or at low cost through our prep clinic NYC services or via PrEP online options.

Come see one of our providers, or make a telehealth appointment. Simply provide your contact information and our team will reach out via phone and email ASAP to schedule your first appointment. With telehealth visits, we can connect you with a PrEP provider without leaving home.

Here’s how to start:

• Initial visit: You'll meet with provider for a clinical assessment, which includes STI testing, HIV testing, and any other necessary lab work. Then you will discuss PrEP options and determine the medication that is right for you.
• Prescription and pickup: Your provider will send your prescription to the pharmacy. The medication will then be shipped directly to the clinic, which typically takes 1-2 weeks. Once the medication arrives, a member of our team will contact you to schedule your first injection appointment.
• Follow-up: Brief check-ins every three months help ensure PrEP continues to work for you and refill your prescription.

If cost is a concern, ask us how to get PrEP for free through assistance programs. Whether you walk into a prep clinic NYC site or opt for PrEP online enrollment, we’ll help you get PrEP without hassle.

Please note that injections are typically not administered during the initial visit.

Most people tolerate PrEP well. Some experience mild side effects during the first few weeks, such as nausea, headache, or stomach upset, which usually resolve on their own. Rarely, some PrEP medication can affect kidney function or bone mineral density, which is why we check labs regularly. If you notice persistent symptoms, we can adjust your plan or discuss alternative PrEP medication options. Our providers will explain monitoring and how it keeps you safe while you get PrEP care.

Whether you’re new to PrEP or switching care, we make it easy to get PrEP. Choose in-person care at a prep clinic NYC location or PrEP online through telehealth. If you want to know how to get PrEP for free, our team will walk you through programs that cover visits and medication. From Truvada, Yeztugo or other PrEP medication options, we’ll help you find the right fit and keep you protected.