Join the Fight to End HIV in Dallas County: Resources, Action, & Community
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Join the Fight

Wondering how you can make a difference? It’s actually pretty easy. There are a lot of roles that need to be filled when joining the fight to end STIs and HIV, and we’re here to help you find yours. Talking about STIs and HIV is the first step to progress. The conversation may feel awkward, but we’ve got tips on how to get the conversation started:

Sexually Active

Whether you’re going strong in a relationship, starting a new one, or just enjoying something casual, being sexually active puts you at risk for HIV. Period.

Start with Testing

Before you take the next step and have sex in a new relationship, know your status. Knowing your status is great for your partner and empowering for you.

Prevent with PrEP

With a once-daily pill or a bimonthly shot, you can be 99% protected against HIV. Ask your health care provider if you have a high risk for HIV and if PrEP is right for you.

Don’t Panic, Take PEP.

In case of emergency, take PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) or doxy-PEP within 72 hours of potential exposure to prevent HIV and STIs.

Talk, Talk, & Talk

End the stigma, stop misinformation, and get conversations started.

Get Healthy

Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U). If you’re living with HIV, treatment will lower your viral load so you can live a healthy life. Treatments for STIs usually take 5-10 days.

Family/Friend

Being a supportive friend or family member when it comes to HIV is crucial. Just knowing you’re there can help someone more than you know.

Know Your Status

Everyone needs to be tested. When you normalize knowing your status, you let everyone know how important it is. Get tested.

Learn About HIV and STIs

STI and HIV education has expanded. Learn the real facts like how they are manageable with treatment and how anyone who is sexually active can get them.

Start the Conversation

Talking about health is hard. Talking about sexual health is harder. A support system is crucial. Ask questions and learn the facts.

Encourage PrEP to prevent HIV

Encourage taking PrEP to prevent HIV, especially if your loved one is at risk.

Encourage Treatment

If your loved one is STI or HIV positive, prompt them to get help.

ALLY

Looking for ways you can help the community as a whole? Want to support those living with HIV or those at a higher risk for contracting HIV? Great! There’s plenty to do.

Share Facts, Stop Stigma

There’s a lot of misinformation about HIV, but we can stop it by speaking up.

Walk the Talk

Test and normalize testing as part of a well-rounded health routine. When we all know our status, we all help end HIV.

Learn More About HIV and At-Risk Groups

Support takes different forms. Help and volunteer when and where you can.

Access FAQs and Resources

Brush up on your knowledge and keep sources on hand by visiting our FAQs.

ADVOCATE

Looking to take your support out to the streets? Use your voice to speak up, share knowledge, and rally supporters. We can’t wait to help you get started!

Get Involved

Being an advocate for HIV means getting out there and doing some work! Donate money or supplies to an organization.

Volunteer

There are plenty of opportunities for you to give time to those looking for aid and support.

Make Change by Voting

Doing your civic duty is crucial for you, your country, and the community you want to support. Make sure you’re registered to vote.

Talk, Talk, & Talk

Misinformation causes stigma. Share facts to bust HIV myths. You can find helpful facts and education.