BOUNCE TO ZERO
Bounce to Zero is your go-to, comprehensive hub for HIV resources in the Greater New Orleans region, including testing, treatment and prevention.
Bounce to Zero is part of a bold approach to ending the HIV epidemic in Orleans and the seven surrounding Parishes by focusing on testing, treatment, and prevention. Our goal is to reduce new HIV cases by 95 percent by 2030 and create a world with zero new HIV infections and zero people out of care.
#NOLA Your Status!
- know your HIV status, and get tested regularly
- know your viral load, if you are living with HIV
- know the status of your partner(s)
- know your rights around HIV
- know how to prevent HIV infection
CONNECT WITH HIV CARE AND
SERVICES:
- Call or text (504) 884-3307 or
- (504) 231-7443 (servicios en español)
- Use our online form
- Find treatment and services near you
FREE AT-HOME HIV TEST KIT:
FIND A TESTING SITE NEAR YOU
FIND PrEP OR PEP PROVIDERS:
- Call or text (504) 931-7687 | (504) 877-2464
- Find a PrEP provider near you
- Find a PEP provider near you
24/7 HIV HOTLINE FOR CLINICIANS:
- Consult with an infections disease physician specializing in HIV care
- Available to all clinicians in Louisiana
- Call or text (504) 538-0945
GET THE FACTS
More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV.
The New Orleans metropolitan area has the highest number of persons living with HIV in Louisiana.
While there is not yet a cure, HIV is preventable and treatable.
Take Action
GET TESTED
Free at-home test kits are available to those living in the metro New Orleans area, at least 14 years of age and able to take a HIV test within 10 days.
Free services and resources are available for individuals who test positive or negative for HIV.
We need everyone’s support to end HIV. Everyone is impacted. We can all help end HIV stigma through our words and actions in our everyday lives. Lead others with your supportive behaviors.
PREVENT INFECTION
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a daily pill or bi-monthly injection that reduces the risk of getting HIV by 99% and is available at no extra cost to individuals who qualify, which is most people.
PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is a pill given after a possible contact with HIV to prevent the infection from taking hold in your body. Contact with HIV is a medical emergency because HIV establishes infection very quickly, often within 24 to 36 hours after exposure. It is critical for a person who has been in contact with HIV to seek care within 72 hours of the potential contact.
Call or Text (504) 931-7687 | (504) 877-2464
To reach a TelePrEP Navigator
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday
HIV TREATMENT
Treatment allows people living with HIV to maintain an undetectable status by taking HIV medication consistently.
An undetectable status means they would have zero risk of transmitting HIV to others through sex.
The treatment for HIV is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART involves taking a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) consistently.
Most people can get the virus under control (undetectable) within six months, which means they are no longer able to pass on the virus. Taking HIV medication does not prevent transmission of other sexually transmitted diseases.
GET INTO CARE
Getting treatment is now easier than ever in the New Orleans area! Treatment as Prevention (TasP) is a vital part of ending new HIV infections. There are 14 agencies that provide care and services for people living with HIV, including 7 agencies that provide primary care services. Find your service provider now!
Call or text (504) 884-3307 to get connected to care today.
For services in Spanish, call or text (504) 231-7443.
What Is U=U?
U=U stands for
Undetectable = Untransmittable
This means that if a person who is living with HIV achieves and maintains an undetectable viral load (the amount of HIV in the blood), they cannot sexually transmit the virus to others.
U=U is based on substantial scientific data
The message of U=U is important to reduce the stigma of those living with HIV/AIDS
STAY READY FOR ANY SITUATION!
Always be prepared for emergencies, whether you need to stay at home or leave.
Use our preparedness guide to create a plan and ensure you have access to medications and HIV care and services, regardless of your location.
TAKE THE PLEDGE
Make a pledge to stop HIV stigma. Download a pledge card to customize and post on your website, blog, and social media channels.
