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HIV PREVENTION

HIV TODAY

What You Need to Know

We have lived with HIV and AIDS for more than 40 years, since it was first recognized as an unexplained pattern of illnesses in 1981.  The epidemic has undergone many shifts and changes.  We have moved from a time of terror and crisis, through years of struggle and activism, until today, when breakthroughs in medications and treatments mean that HIV is a manageable illness.

 

As the face and demographics of HIV and AIDS continue to change, most basic facts about the disease remain the same.  Methods of transmission, the importance of safer sex and harm reduction practices, the need for open communication with your partners are still vital.  Arming yourself with this basic information about HIV is the first step to keeping yourself and your partner(s) informed and healthy.

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HIV transmission is preventable.

 

It is essential for us all to be aware and educated about HIV. Knowing even the most basic information can help you protect yourself, your sexual partner(s), and anyone in your life from transmission.

HIV 101
hiv 101
  • Are the programs and services at BCAP confidential?
    Yes. All information provided by a client is considered private and confidential as required by law.
  • What does it mean to be a "client" of BCAP"
    Once you are enrolled in our program you are eligible for case management, advocacy, financial assistance and our referral services. Since your enrollment in the program is voluntary, you can discontinue services at any time.
  • I just moved into town/I am newly diagnosed, how do I become a client?"
    Contact BCAP at 303.444.6121 to request case management services. Once we get your request, someone from the Case Management team will call you back within 48 hours. Be sure to bring your photo ID, proof of income, insurance card and HIV verification to your intake appointment, if you have them.
  • I was recently diagnosed with HIV and I don't have insurance, what should I do?"
    Options do exist. Contact a case manager for more details.
  • I have health insurance through work but my co-pays are really expensive and I can't afford to get my medication, is there any way to get help?"
    There is a program in Colorado called the Insurance Assistance Program that can assist with insurance premiums, co-pays and medication. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program can assist you with HIV and other related medications. Contact the case management team at 303.444.6121 for assistance.
  • What is a "Request for Care Services""
    When filling out a Request for Care Services, you indicate that you are HIV positive. You will be asked some basic questions including information on how to best reach you. You will be asked how you want us to identify ourselves when we call you back to schedule an intake appointment (e.g., Can we say BCAP? Should we just mention our first name?). Our phone calls come from a restricted, untraceable phone number. We guarantee your confidentiality and privacy from the very beginning.
  • What do I need to bring to my Intake Interview?
    1) Proof of HIV: copy of labs with T-cell (CD4) count and viral load or written statement from clinic or physician (we can help you get this if needed) 2) Proof of residency: utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, driver’s license with correct address on front 3) Photo ID: Colorado driver’s license, state or government issued ID 4) Proof of health insurance: Medicaid, Medicare or insurance card 5) Proof of income: one month of check stubs, current year’s tax return, profit and loss statement, bank statements, disability award letter
  • What if I am homeless or have no income?
    Simply let your case manager know at the time of the intake.
  • What if I am not a U.S. citizen or do not have a social security card?
    BCAP provides services to all people living with HIV in our service area regardless of citizenship status or residency. Simply let your case manager know at the time of the intake.
  • Do I have to be "clean and sober" to be a client?"
    No. We may recommend you kick the habit but if don’t want to or are not ready, we’re still here to help. In order to effectively help you, we do ask that not come into BCAP when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • What service area does BCAP serve?
    BCAP provides services to Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties.
  • I want to move to Boulder. Can you help me find housing?
    In order to receive case management services you must provide proof of residence in Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin or Clear Creek County. Area housing is expensive. Although BCAP has limited housing services, there are waiting lists for these programs.
  • I have insurance and am financially stable but don't know anyone else living with HIV, where can I meet people who understand what I am going through?"
    BCAP offers information about support groups in the community for people living with HIV/AIDS. With a referral from a case manager you can attend the group even if you don’t need our other services. BCAP hosts a monthy “Pozluck” potluck for clients and anyone living with HIV. Contact us to learn more.
  • Is BCAP a clinic?
    No. BCAP is a community based social service organization. We can link you to the clinic of your choice.
  • Can I still get services here if I'm not a client?
    Yes. Some limited services are available for non-clients.
  • Do you have information and services available in Spanish?
    Yes, BCAP has Spanish-speaking Case Managers. There is also written information available in Spanish.
PEP & PREP
PEP & Prep
  • Are the programs and services at BCAP confidential?
    Yes. All information provided by a client is considered private and confidential as required by law.
  • What does it mean to be a "client" of BCAP"
    Once you are enrolled in our program you are eligible for case management, advocacy, financial assistance and our referral services. Since your enrollment in the program is voluntary, you can discontinue services at any time.
  • I just moved into town/I am newly diagnosed, how do I become a client?"
    Contact BCAP at 303.444.6121 to request case management services. Once we get your request, someone from the Case Management team will call you back within 48 hours. Be sure to bring your photo ID, proof of income, insurance card and HIV verification to your intake appointment, if you have them.
  • I was recently diagnosed with HIV and I don't have insurance, what should I do?"
    Options do exist. Contact a case manager for more details.
  • I have health insurance through work but my co-pays are really expensive and I can't afford to get my medication, is there any way to get help?"
    There is a program in Colorado called the Insurance Assistance Program that can assist with insurance premiums, co-pays and medication. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program can assist you with HIV and other related medications. Contact the case management team at 303.444.6121 for assistance.
  • What is a "Request for Care Services""
    When filling out a Request for Care Services, you indicate that you are HIV positive. You will be asked some basic questions including information on how to best reach you. You will be asked how you want us to identify ourselves when we call you back to schedule an intake appointment (e.g., Can we say BCAP? Should we just mention our first name?). Our phone calls come from a restricted, untraceable phone number. We guarantee your confidentiality and privacy from the very beginning.
  • What do I need to bring to my Intake Interview?
    1) Proof of HIV: copy of labs with T-cell (CD4) count and viral load or written statement from clinic or physician (we can help you get this if needed) 2) Proof of residency: utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, driver’s license with correct address on front 3) Photo ID: Colorado driver’s license, state or government issued ID 4) Proof of health insurance: Medicaid, Medicare or insurance card 5) Proof of income: one month of check stubs, current year’s tax return, profit and loss statement, bank statements, disability award letter
  • What if I am homeless or have no income?
    Simply let your case manager know at the time of the intake.
  • What if I am not a U.S. citizen or do not have a social security card?
    BCAP provides services to all people living with HIV in our service area regardless of citizenship status or residency. Simply let your case manager know at the time of the intake.
  • Do I have to be "clean and sober" to be a client?"
    No. We may recommend you kick the habit but if don’t want to or are not ready, we’re still here to help. In order to effectively help you, we do ask that not come into BCAP when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • What service area does BCAP serve?
    BCAP provides services to Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties.
  • I want to move to Boulder. Can you help me find housing?
    In order to receive case management services you must provide proof of residence in Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin or Clear Creek County. Area housing is expensive. Although BCAP has limited housing services, there are waiting lists for these programs.
  • I have insurance and am financially stable but don't know anyone else living with HIV, where can I meet people who understand what I am going through?"
    BCAP offers information about support groups in the community for people living with HIV/AIDS. With a referral from a case manager you can attend the group even if you don’t need our other services. BCAP hosts a monthy “Pozluck” potluck for clients and anyone living with HIV. Contact us to learn more.
  • Is BCAP a clinic?
    No. BCAP is a community based social service organization. We can link you to the clinic of your choice.
  • Can I still get services here if I'm not a client?
    Yes. Some limited services are available for non-clients.
  • Do you have information and services available in Spanish?
    Yes, BCAP has Spanish-speaking Case Managers. There is also written information available in Spanish.
SAFER SEX SUPPLIES
Safer Sex supplies
  • Are the programs and services at BCAP confidential?
    Yes. All information provided by a client is considered private and confidential as required by law.
  • What does it mean to be a "client" of BCAP"
    Once you are enrolled in our program you are eligible for case management, advocacy, financial assistance and our referral services. Since your enrollment in the program is voluntary, you can discontinue services at any time.
  • I just moved into town/I am newly diagnosed, how do I become a client?"
    Contact BCAP at 303.444.6121 to request case management services. Once we get your request, someone from the Case Management team will call you back within 48 hours. Be sure to bring your photo ID, proof of income, insurance card and HIV verification to your intake appointment, if you have them.
  • I was recently diagnosed with HIV and I don't have insurance, what should I do?"
    Options do exist. Contact a case manager for more details.
  • I have health insurance through work but my co-pays are really expensive and I can't afford to get my medication, is there any way to get help?"
    There is a program in Colorado called the Insurance Assistance Program that can assist with insurance premiums, co-pays and medication. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program can assist you with HIV and other related medications. Contact the case management team at 303.444.6121 for assistance.
  • What is a "Request for Care Services""
    When filling out a Request for Care Services, you indicate that you are HIV positive. You will be asked some basic questions including information on how to best reach you. You will be asked how you want us to identify ourselves when we call you back to schedule an intake appointment (e.g., Can we say BCAP? Should we just mention our first name?). Our phone calls come from a restricted, untraceable phone number. We guarantee your confidentiality and privacy from the very beginning.
  • What do I need to bring to my Intake Interview?
    1) Proof of HIV: copy of labs with T-cell (CD4) count and viral load or written statement from clinic or physician (we can help you get this if needed) 2) Proof of residency: utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, driver’s license with correct address on front 3) Photo ID: Colorado driver’s license, state or government issued ID 4) Proof of health insurance: Medicaid, Medicare or insurance card 5) Proof of income: one month of check stubs, current year’s tax return, profit and loss statement, bank statements, disability award letter
  • What if I am homeless or have no income?
    Simply let your case manager know at the time of the intake.
  • What if I am not a U.S. citizen or do not have a social security card?
    BCAP provides services to all people living with HIV in our service area regardless of citizenship status or residency. Simply let your case manager know at the time of the intake.
  • Do I have to be "clean and sober" to be a client?"
    No. We may recommend you kick the habit but if don’t want to or are not ready, we’re still here to help. In order to effectively help you, we do ask that not come into BCAP when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • What service area does BCAP serve?
    BCAP provides services to Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties.
  • I want to move to Boulder. Can you help me find housing?
    In order to receive case management services you must provide proof of residence in Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin or Clear Creek County. Area housing is expensive. Although BCAP has limited housing services, there are waiting lists for these programs.
  • I have insurance and am financially stable but don't know anyone else living with HIV, where can I meet people who understand what I am going through?"
    BCAP offers information about support groups in the community for people living with HIV/AIDS. With a referral from a case manager you can attend the group even if you don’t need our other services. BCAP hosts a monthy “Pozluck” potluck for clients and anyone living with HIV. Contact us to learn more.
  • Is BCAP a clinic?
    No. BCAP is a community based social service organization. We can link you to the clinic of your choice.
  • Can I still get services here if I'm not a client?
    Yes. Some limited services are available for non-clients.
  • Do you have information and services available in Spanish?
    Yes, BCAP has Spanish-speaking Case Managers. There is also written information available in Spanish.
 Syringe access

BCAP’s Syringe Access program, known as the Works Program, is a safe, legal, non-judgmental place to get free injection supplies confidentially. The Works Program staff provides outreach, education, and syringe exchange services to reduce HIV and viral hepatitis transmission among people who inject and their partners.

Safer Injection Supplies
The Works Program provides harm reduction supplies to keep people safe. The intention is that a person will access enough supplies so that every shot is with a new needle for themselves and for their network of peers.

  • Syringes

  • Cookers & ties

  • Waters

  • Cottons

  • Alcohol wipes

  • Antibacterial ointment

  • Bandages

  • Tourniquets

  • Sharps containers

  • Exemption card to protect from paraphernalia charges

  • Literature and advice about safer injection practices

  • Safer sex supplies

Location: BCAP Boulder Office (2118 14th Street)

Hours of Operation: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday

SYRINGE ACCESS
 Resources
RESOURCES

BCAP's HIV Resource Center  

Trained staff and volunteers are available by calling 303.444.6121 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. -5:30 p.m. or emailing info@bcap.org at any time. We can provide information on HIV transmission, prevention, testing, treatment, and more. A collection of brochures and other educational materials are available during BCAP’s business hours.

 

¿Habla español? Llame a 303.444.7181 y una persona bilingüe le va a devolver su mensaje tan pronto como sea posible.

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To answer your questions any time, call the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National AIDS Hotline in English: 1.800.342.2437 or Spanish at 1.800.344.7432.​

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More HIV-related resources below.

 

Colorado Resources

 

National HIV Resources

 

Legislation and Advocacy

 

Health Care & Insurance

CO ASOs
CO AIDS SERVICE ORGAnizations

Boulder County AIDS Project (BCAP)
Serves Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, and Clear Creek Counties.
Web: www.bcap.org
Address: 2118 14th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: 303.444.6121
Español: 303.444.7181
Fax: 303.444.0260
Email: info@bcap.org

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Denver Colorado AIDS Project – Colorado Health Network

Serves the greater Denver metro area, including Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Jefferson, Broomfield, and Douglas Counties.
Web: www.denvercap.org
Address:  6260 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80220
Phone: 303.837.0166

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Northern Colorado AIDS Project (NCAP)
Serves the counties of Larimer, Weld, Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Yuma, and Washington.
Web: www.denvercap.org/northern-colorado-aids-project
Address: 400 Remington, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Address: 2017 9th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970.484.4469 (Fort Collins)
Phone: 970.353.1177 (Greeley)

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Southern Colorado AIDS Project (S-CAP)
Serves the counties of Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Elbert, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Las Animas, Lincoln, Mineral, Otero, Park, Powers, Pueblo, Rio Grande, Saguache, and Teller.
Web: www.denvercap.org/southern-colorado-aids-project
Address: 1301 South 8th Street, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Address: 505 West 8th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone: 719.578.9092 (Colorado Springs)
Phone: 719.924.8925 (Pueblo)

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Western Colorado AIDS Project (WCAP)
Serves the counties of Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Grand, Lake, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, San Juan, Hinsdale, Montezuma, La Plata, and Archuleta.
Web: www.denvercap.org/western-colorado-aids-project
Address: 805 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970.243.2437

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