Resources & Support for Accessing HIV Prevention Services in Maine
HIV prevention is different for everyone.
PrEP and PEP are HIV prevention medications that may be right for you.
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PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medicine people at risk for HIV take to prevent getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. PrEP can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout your body. Learn More
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HIV PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a 28-day course of daily oral HIV medicines taken within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in your body. Learn More
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Under the Affordable Care Act, PrEP is free under almost all health insurance plans. Most insurances including Medicaid cover PEP medications. There are also patient assistance programs and co-pay assistance through the medication manufacturers.
Reach Out
Connect with us to discuss PrEP/PEP access, referrals, insurance, and financial assistance options.
Get Tested
Before you start PrEP, you will need to test negative for HIV. Low and no cost testing is available with many providers listed below.
Get PrEP/PEP
Receive a prescription through a healthcare provider or participating pharmacy.
Stay Connected
Continue routine testing and follow-up care to remain healthy.
HIV PrEP/PEP Providers in Maine
There are a number of community-based and clinical providers that offer low-barrier access to HIV PrEP and PEP as well as routine testing and other sexual health resources.
Check out our list of community providers below that offer services across Maine. Details on their complete range of services can be viewed at their websites.
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City of Portland Public Health
PrEP/PEP services
STI testing
Portland Community Free Clinic
39 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101 -

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
PrEP/PEP services
STI Testing & Treatment
Gender Affirming Care
Reproductive care
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Greater Portland Health
Federally Qualified Health Center offering medical, behavioral, dental and healthcare support
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MaineHealth Adult Specialty Clinic
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Maine Family Planning
PrEP/PEP services
Reproductive care
Gender affirming care
STI testing
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Horizon Program at MaineGeneral
PrEP/PEP services
HIV and Hep C testing
HIV case management and care
21 Enterprise Dr. Augusta, ME 04330
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Mabel Wadsworth Center
PrEP Services
STI Testing
Doxy PEP services
Must be an established patient
700 Mt Hope Ave Ste 420 Bangor, ME 04401
207-947-5337
PrEP207 is a project of Frannie Peabody Center
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