PrEP is approved for teens
& supportive adults can help teens access resources!
Navigating healthcare can be difficult—especially for teens. While PrEP4Teens is designed for teens & young adults, we encourage the adults in their lives to learn more about PrEP4Teens, PrEP for HIV prevention, and more to support youth making decisions about their health.
What is PrEP4Teens?
PrEP4Teens is a youth-centered, arts-inspired, collaborative community mobilization project in Chicago that amplifies the creativity, wisdom, and lived experiences of local teens. Learn more about our mission and how to support our work here.
What is PrEP?
PrEP is actually a generic term that stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. In the context of HIV, PrEP refers to safe and effective prescription drugs that can be taken by people who are HIV-negative to prevent getting infected with HIV. Read about the types of PrEP and other FAQs asked by teens.
Ways to Support
Teens can look at our provider list or the tips page to learn more about connecting with healthcare professionals. Find more about what PrEP4Teens is up to by visiting our blog. Finally, donate here to support PrEP4Teens and our mission to equip youth with accurate and empowering information about sexual health and fully-body well-being.