HIV is a virus that targets the body’s immune system. Once someone gets HIV, they have it for life. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested.
There are many ways to prevent HIV like using PrEP and never sharing needles. HIV treatment helps people living with HIV live live long, healthy lives and protect their partners.
Testing and Counseling
Order a free at-home HIV Self-Test Kit to have it shipped directly to you.
The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) offers HIV testing to any person at no charge. Testing is confidential. Partner notification services are available. The testing procedure will include counseling and education by a healthcare professional.
Know Your Status
View locations near you for testing, counseling, and referrals.
Prevention
Learn more about protecting yourself and others, prevention strategies that can keep you healthy, and what resources are available.
PrEP & PEP
PrEP and PEP are both anti-retroviral medications, taken either before or after a possible exposure to prevent acquiring HIV.
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
Learn more about the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is a statewide, federally-funded prescription medication program for low-income people living with HIV.
HIV/AIDS Data & Statistics
HIV staff and partners use these data and trends to plan, carry out, and assess HIV programs statewide.