Your journey
to getting to zero
starts here.
Getting to Zero is about giving you the tools to reach an undetectable status so HIV can’t be passed on.
Together, we can get to zero—zero new infections, zero stigma, and zero fear. You’re not alone in this journey.
Personalized support
to help you achieve U=U.
If you're newly diagnosed with HIV or currently HIV positive
and need to get back into care you can still embrace life to the
fullest. Let us help and get you connected to services.
Whether you need help with connecting to healthcare,
counseling or understanding your treatment options, our
dedicated linkage to care specialists are ready to support you
and get you connected.
Taking control starts with knowing where you stand.
We provide free, confidential HIV and STI testing, because you deserve to know your status and take the right steps toward treatment. If you've been exposed or have symptoms, don’t wait – we’re here to support you with care that’s fast and focused on you.
Get your results without leaving your home.
Knowing your status is an essential part of taking care of yourself and your community. We offer free, confidential self-test kits to help you stay informed about your health.
You can choose between two options:
• Standard 5 Self-Test Kit – Tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, HIV (I, II, P24 antigen), and Syphilis.
• Hepatitis C Self-Test Kit – Tests for Hepatitis C only.
Results are ready in just 2-5 business days once the lab receives your sample.
PrEP can lower your risk of HIV by over 90%.
PrEP is a daily pill that reduces your risk of getting HIV from
sex by over 90% and from sharing needles by more than 70%.
We offer PrEP free-of-charge to those at high risk who live in
the county and don’t have health insurance.
Mecklenburg County's
HIV data — all in one place.
See who's being diagnosed, who's getting treatment, and what's working. Because ending the HIV epidemic starts with knowing the facts.
FAQs
What does U=U mean?
U=U stands for Undetectable = Untransmittable. It means that people living with HIV who take antiretroviral therapy (ART) and maintain an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus through sexual contact.
How many At Home test kits can I order?
You can order one of each type of self-test kit at a time per account. Others in your household must create their own accounts to order their own self-test kits.
What are the eligibility requirements for Case Management?
Clients must meet criteria in the following areas: residency, income, diagnosis, photo ID, and a willingness to comply with the program guidelines.
How do I know if PrEP is right for me?
PrEP may be right for you if you don't have HIV and meet any of the following criteria:
- You’ve had anal or vaginal sex in the past 6 months with an HIV-positive partner (especially if their viral load is unknown or detectable) and haven't consistently used condoms or have been diagnosed with an STD.
- You inject drugs and have an HIV-positive injection partner or share needles and drug equipment.
- You’ve used PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) and have continued risk behaviors or required multiple courses of PEP.
