Through Clinica Bienestar, community members can now access PrEP, free screenings, and access to prescriptions and testing.

First, our program screens patients to see if PrEP is right for them. Those who qualify are provided with a prescription to start taking a daily medication. When taken daily as directed, PrEP can reduce the risk of HIV infection by more than 90 percent.

 

People who receive PrEP at Bienestar Human Services receive the following:

• Personalized Primary Care, including consultation for PrEP
• Routine HIV/STI Screening and Testing
• Prescriptions and refills for PrEP
• Care navigation with enrolling in insurance or signing up for special PrEP cost programs

Is PrEP right for you?

There are a number of things that you should consider when thinking about taking PrEP. PrEP helps reduce the chance of getting HIV but does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections. So even while on PrEP you should continue to use safe sex practices and get tested for HIV and STIs regularly.

You may want to take PrEP if:

• You don’t always use condoms.
• Had or currently have a sexually transmitted infection.
• Have sexual partner(s) who don’t know their HIV status.
• Have sex in a geographic area or sexual network where HIV is prevalent.

How to take PrEP:

• Take one pill once a day with or without food.
• Take PrEP every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV.
• Do not miss any doses of PrEP. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV.
• PrEP is most effective when taken every day.

Financial Support

We can help you with or without insurance through assistance programs. We are committed to helping our community afford medicine and navigating coverage and benefits.

For more information about PrEP, please contact:

Amin Bahena (he/el)
PrEP navigator
abahena@bienestar.org
P: 866.590.6411 – Ext 109