HIV ENDS WITH
HIV ENDS WITH
HIV ENDS WITH
TREAT HIV LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.
With treatment, your HIV can be undetectable (it won’t show up on tests because the viral load will be too small) and untransmittable (you won’t pass the virus to others).
Austin Public Health is here to help you at every step of your journey with low- or no-cost testing, treatment, and more.
There is power in U
Discover how people across Austin got into treatment and reclaimed their power over HIV.
There is power in U
Discover how people across Austin got into treatment and reclaimed their power over HIV.
Getting a diagnosis
Being undetectable means that I am not able to transmit the virus to others. But it also means I am able to live my life fully, happily, as if I didn’t have HIV. – Alfonso C.
After years of working in HIV prevention in Austin, Alfonso let his guard down and found that he had contracted the virus.
Being undetectable means that I am not able to transmit the virus to others. But it also means I am able to live my life fully, happily, as if I didn’t have HIV. – Alfonso C.
After years of working in HIV prevention in Austin, Alfonso let his guard down and found that he had contracted the virus.
Featured stories
Ken M.
“[After getting on treatment] I felt free for the first time in many years.”
Kaylyn T.
“When I found out I was HIV-positive, I felt like everything was going downhill.”
Alfonso c.
“I would tell somebody living with HIV… and get on treatment as soon as possible.”
Featured stories
Kaylyn T.
Being U means being comfortable with yourself and comfortable in your skin.
Ken M.
I was diagnosed with HIV in 1993 and given five years to live. I told myself, HIV is not going to kill me.
Alfonso c.
“I would tell somebody living with HIV… and get on treatment as soon as possible.”
You don’t have to go it alone.
Getting a positive diagnosis is life-changing, and it can feel terrifying. But with the right support network, you don’t have to go it alone.
Get support from people
who’ve been there
Getting a positive diagnosis is life-changing, and it can feel terrifying. But with the right support network, you don’t have to do it alone.
The Peer Advocacy team at ASHwell can give you emotional support and help you find care. Its team of Peer Advocates helps you get the highest standard of care by taking the necessary time, care, and attention to support you in your journey.
ASHwell Peer Advocates are your cheerleaders and help you discover the drive and confidence to follow through with your treatment plan. They host weekly drop-ins and attend outreach events to create opportunities to connect with peers.
ASHwell’s peer programs include:
- Teaching you how to advocate for your own mental and emotional care
- Access to and help sticking with medical care
- Continuity of care and coordination services
- Helping you learn to rely on yourself and become more stable to grow out of the Peer Support program
- Access to medical transportation, mental health services, harm reduction education, and more
LEARN MORE
Call (512) 900-3116 and choose option 3.
My journey with HIV has now been over eight years long. It’s been an eye-opening experience to really connect with myself fully in order to live the best, long, healthy life I can. – Geofferey C.
My journey with HIV has now been over eight years long. It’s been an eye-opening experience to really connect with myself fully in order to live the best, long, healthy life I can. – Geofferey C.
You’re not alone.
A positive HIV diagnosis can be scary, but support is available to help you.
Check out these services for support and guidance.
Counseling & Testing
Prescription Assistance
Peer Support Groups
Take the first steps.
If you don’t have insurance or need financial help, we can help you get the treatment and care you need.
Step 1
See if you are eligible.
Step 2
Connect with a Ryan White provider.
Step 3
Get and follow your treatment plan.
Getting started starts right here.
If you don’t have insurance or need financial help, we can help you get the treatment and care you need.
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Testing positive for HIV is a life-changing experience, but it doesn’t have to be a life-ending one. When you’re ready to get treatment, we’ll be here to support you.
