Project S.A.F.E

HIV/STD testing is the starting point to making a plan of care.

HIV remains a significant public health issue in America.

The Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative was created to leverage scientific advancements in HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outbreak response by coordinating programs, resources, and infrastructure across HHS to meet the goal of reducing the number of new infections in the U.S.

Taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) as prescribed can help people with HIV get and keep an undetectable viral load—helping them live long healthy lives and prevent sexually transmitting HIV to their partners.
Our partner, Tboy, shares "ART helps me and others with HIV stay healthy and undetectable so we can stay confident and in control of our lives."

Time to get moving! Physical activity is important for everyone, including people with HIV. Even in the winter, it is important to find ways to stay active. Take a walk with a friend, have a snowball fight with your kids, or go dancing ... it all counts. Find the kind of movement that brings you joy and get to it!

I would recommend PrEP to anyone to be safe and secure in whatever you do no matter who you are."

Tiona shares why she decided to start taking PrEP, the HIV prevention medication.

Houston-based infectious disease expert, Charlene Flash, MD, MPH on 3️⃣ things everyone should know about HIV

Small steps lead to big changes. This New Year, focus on one day at a time. Every day is a new opportunity to make healthier decisions. Help is available for you or someone you know: samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/find-substance-use-disorder-treatment

Are you interested in therapy? Whether it’s CBT, ACT, or withdrawal management, evidence-based behavioral therapies help transform thought patterns, build skills, and support lasting change. Visit FindTreatment.gov.