The HIV/STI/HCV Hotline provides resources and referrals to callers throughout New York State. These include HIV & STI testing, linkage to PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) & PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis), HIV & Hepatitis C care, and many others.
Alternative Resources & Referrals
- Knowing your HIV status is important. The only way to know your status is by getting tested. Testing can be done in the privacy of your home. To access a free HIV home test kit from the Together TakeMeHome (TTMH) program) click here.
- If you believe you were exposed to HIV, go to your nearest hospital emergency room right away to access PEP – do not wait. PEP is a medication you can take after an HIV-exposure that may prevent HIV infection.
- To access emergency PEP to prevent HIV infection call the New York State PEP Hotline at (844) PEP4NOW (844-737-4669), if located in New York City contact the NYC PEP Hotline at (844) 3-PEPNYC (844-373-7692).
- If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of emotional support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255.
- If you are in any immediate danger, please call 911.