Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP)

PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medication, used by HIV-negative individuals who are at high risk of infection, in order to decrease their risk of getting infected with HIV.

• your primary care provider
• your college or university health services
• Kingston Community Health Centres – Street Health
• Southeast Public Health PrEP Clinic: call 613-549-1232, extension 1275 for more information
• GoFreddie
• Ontario PrEP
• Oasis Program – Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
• The PrEP Clinic (Toronto, Brampton, Ottawa)
• HQToronto PrEP

PrEP is covered by many drug plans. If you:

• are 24 years of age or younger
• are 65 years of age or older
• are on Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program
• have the Trillium Drug Plan

you can qualify for PrEP through the Ontario Drug Benefit.

If you do not qualify through these methods, or to find out if PrEP is right for you, please visit:

• Ontario PrEP
• GoFreddie

If you’re interested in starting HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) please contact Southeast Public Health by calling 613-549-1232, extension 1275 for more information.