Condom broke? Had unprotected sex (bareback) and worried?
Sometimes things happen. When started within 48-72 hours following a high-risk exposure, post-exposure prophylaxis can reduce the chances of your becoming HIV+.
PEP is also sometimes called nPEP (non-occupational) post-exposure prophylaxis. The key is speed – report to your nearest Emergency Department to get PEP medication.
AIDS Connecticut nPEP Program for Sexual Assault Survivors
Helps pay for medication for sexual assault survivors. Reimbursement forms online.
http://www.aids-ct.org/npep.html
- Contact Shawn M. Lang, ACT’s Director of Public Policy, at 860-247-AIDS x319
PEP Hotline, New York State
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/providers/standards/post_exposure_prophylaxis.htm
- Clinician PEP Line for New York: 1-866-637-2342
- NYS PEP Line: 1-888-448-4911
PEPNow
General information on PEP vs PrEP (pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and list of PEP providers nationally.
National Clinicians’ Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline (PEPline)
Advising clinicians on whether a person should receive PEP.
http://nccc.ucsf.edu/clinician-consultation/pep-post-exposure-prophylaxis/
- 1-888-448-4911 9am – 2am (Pacific Time) 7 days / week