Get Help with PrEP:

CAP offers several services to help folks get connected to PrEP in Oregon and SW Washington. These services are free. These include:

PrEP and PEP education and counseling
Peer support and advocacy
Follow-ups and check-ins about PrEP and PEP
Recommendations and connections to PrEP providers
Enrollment into health insurance like OHP or a federally qualified health plan
Enrollment into payment assistance programs
Help with complicated insurance or financial barriers

Want to get started? There are several ways to get connected to our services.

What is PrEP?

Pre–Exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP, is medication taken to reduce chances of getting HIV. PrEP is available in both injectable and pill form.

When taken as prescribed, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% and the risk of getting HIV from injection drug use by at least 74%. PrEP is just one way to prevent HIV, along with talking about your status with your partners, getting tested regularly, and consistently using condoms and lube. PrEP does not prevent pregnancy or other STIs.

Is PrEP right for me?

PrEP may be a good option if you want an effective way to prevent HIV transmission. Being on PrEP can be an empowering choice, promoting a greater sense of control and peace of mind. PrEP is not a medication that you need to be on for your entire life, but rather it is best for times in your life when you are at higher risk for HIV, such as when you are having sex with multiple partners, are part of an open relationship, or have a sex or injection partner who is living with HIV.

PrEP may be a good option for you if you are not living with HIV and:

Have one or more sexual or injection partners who are living with HIV
Use condoms sometimes, rarely, or never
Participate in sex work
Have a recent STI diagnosis
Share injection equipment (needles and works)

How do I get PrEP?

PrEP is a prescription drug, so you have to visit a medical provider to get it. If you think PrEP may be right for you, here are a few tips for talking with your primary care provider.

Be clear. Tell your provider that you’re interested in PrEP.
Ask questions! It’s your health, and you have a right to take charge of your own health decisions.
Don’t be shy. Give your medical provider all the details about your life that could be important to your health, especially your sexual health.

How do I Pay for PrEP?

Oregon Health Plan and private health insurance plans cover PrEP fully. This includes the medication, the office visits, and the associated labs. Individuals that don’t have insurance can enroll in patient assistance programs that cover medication costs. CAP Navigators can assist with insurance and patient assistance program enrollment.