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HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medication | Illinois Department of Public Health-PrEP Assistance Program

Eligibility

Anyone in need of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Required documents

Please call or visit website.

Hours

Hotline hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
800-773-7445
Voice·

Illinois PrEP Hotline

Languages

English but there is capability for other languages

Application process

Please call or visit website.

Fees

Please call or visit website. Payment assistance is available in many situations.

Service area

Illinois
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. PrEP is a medication that when used consistently, has been shown to prevent HIV infection in someone who is exposed to HIV through unprotected sex or injection drug use. The Illinois Department of Public Health offers tailored client navigation for PrEP services, including- -Education -Medication Access -Referral to PrEP-Friendly Clinicians -Enrollment into Appropriate Payment Assistance Programs

Last Assured

12/19/2025

Providing organization

Illinois Department of Public Health PrEP Assistance Program
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. PrEP is a medication that when used consistently, has been shown to prevent HIV infection in someone who is exposed to HIV through unprotected sex or injection drug use. The Illinois Department of Public Health offers tailored client navigation for PrEP services, including- -Education -Medication Access -Referral to PrEP-Friendly Clinicians -Enrollment into Appropriate Payment Assistance Programs