AIDS Drug Assistance Programs
Provider: LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER - HEALTH SERVICES - SPOT, THE
The center provides HIV/AIDS services primarily for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of all ages in Los Angeles county. Services include AIDS/HIV clinics, HIV/AIDS disease/disability information, HIV testing and rapid HIV tests for people age 12 and older, a pharmacy and support groups. Age restrictions apply for some services; there are no geographic restrictions.
Confidential and anonymous HIV testing includes pre-test education and counseling. Full medical care is provided for people who are diagnosed HIV positive.
The agency also offers the HIV/AIDS Pep/PrEP program that provides emergency post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment for people who have had a high risk exposure to HIV/AIDS, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment for people who have high-risk HIV/AIDS exposure. PEP treatment includes a 28 day course of antiretroviral medication, usually in pill form. Treatment must start within 72 hours of exposure. PrEP includes a daily medication to reduce the risk of HIV infection.
The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and Pharmacy provides FDA-approved HIV-related drugs at little or no cost to those who are eligible; call for more information.
Confidential and anonymous HIV testing includes pre-test education and counseling. Full medical care is provided for people who are diagnosed HIV positive.
The agency also offers the HIV/AIDS Pep/PrEP program that provides emergency post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment for people who have had a high risk exposure to HIV/AIDS, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment for people who have high-risk HIV/AIDS exposure. PEP treatment includes a 28 day course of antiretroviral medication, usually in pill form. Treatment must start within 72 hours of exposure. PrEP includes a daily medication to reduce the risk of HIV infection.
The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and Pharmacy provides FDA-approved HIV-related drugs at little or no cost to those who are eligible; call for more information.
Resource Description
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Application Procedure
Call or walk in to apply; an appointment is required for some services. Call the PEP/PrEP program numbers or the county warmline, or visit www.getprepla.com for PEP/PrEP information.
Fees
There are no fees for most services; other fees are set on a sliding scale based on ability-to-pay. Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted. Fees vary for PEP/PrEP services; Medicare, Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted. PEP/PrEP drug assistance plans may be available for low-income people without health insurance.
Language
Spanish Fee structure
Free Application procedure
Call to Apply, Walk in to Apply Service hours
Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm, 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Monday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Service/Intake |
+13239932997
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Service/Intake and Administration (Appointment line) |
+13239937500
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