BOUNCE TO ZERO
Bounce to Zero is part of a bold approach to eliminating HIV in Orleans Parish and the seven surrounding parishes by focusing on prevention, testing, and treatment for everyone. 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
We need everyone’s support to end HIV. Everyone is impacted.
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.
982 PEOPLE TOOK THE PLEDGE
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 TREATMENT
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 11 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.
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
Take Action
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.
GET TESTED
Free at-home test kits are available to those living in the metro New Orleans area, at least 13 years of age and able to take a HIV test within 10 days.
Order a FREE at-home test here.
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 or 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 or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a daily pill or bi-monthly injection given after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the infection from taking hold in your body. Exposure to 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 exposed to seek care within 72 hours of the potential exposure.
Call or Text (504) 931-7687 | (504) 877-2464
To reach a TelePrEP Navigator
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
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.