HIV Primary Care
Know your status. Protect your future.
Our communities often face barriers that make it difficult to access HIV prevention resources and treatment. At Tepeyac, we are working to change that by providing the highest quality care to all. Not only do we offer FREE HIV rapid testing and prevention education, our team will also be there to provide care to those who are HIV positive so they can become virally undetectable and lead healthy lives.
Specialized, Compassionate Care for Those Living with HIV/AIDS
At Tepeyac, we have primary care providers who specialize in HIV care and are credentialed by the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Following a positive diagnosis, we will follow up via phone to set up an appointment with one of our HIV specialists and begin care.
Thanks to our integrated care model, we can offer our patients an array of other services alongside their medical care including behavioral health resources, dental care, case management, and support with insurance enrollment applications. Our on-site pharmacy offers dozens of over-the-counter medications, vitamin supplements, and same day prescription fills.
We also have free safer sex kits that include condoms, dental dams, nitrile gloves, and lubricant along with instructions on how to use them. You can simply ask your provider for one during a visit or call us at 303.458.5302 to request one.
Why Choose Tepeyac?
Free HIV Rapid Testing
With a single drop of blood, we can test you for HIV and give you your results in less than 30 minutes. Plus our team will help navigate your next steps of care.
HIV Care Specialists
We have primary care providers who specialize in HIV care and are credentialed by the American Academy of HIV Medicine.
PrEP and PEP Services
We offer pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to decrease your chance of HIV exposure.
Integrated Care
Access medical, dental, and behavioral health services as well as a low-cost pharmacy, all in one convenient location.
Prevention Resources
Our health promotion coordinators are here to provide education, prevention resources like condoms, and connect you with care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Anyone can be at risk for HIV, no matter age, race, or gender. However, studies do show Latinos in Colorado are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with HIV than their White counterparts. Risk is greatly increased for individuals who have unprotected sex or share needles, syringes, and other injection equipment during intravenous drug use. HIV can also be passed during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding.
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Earlier detection can prevent the spread and transmission of HIV as well as progression towards AIDS. Treatment for HIV can help patients become virally undetectable and can continue to lead long, healthy lives. Without treatment, HIV can make a person very sick and even lead to death.
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Rapid testing is available to anyone over 18 years of age. Patients can come into our clinic for testing or go to one of our community HIV clinics at partnering organizations.
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To set up an appointment for rapid HIV testing, call 303.458.5302. You can request a nurse-only appointment which typically takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete, or you can ask to add on a test to your regular provider appointment.
If you need transportation assistance, please let us know.
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To complete a rapid HIV test, we will need to collect a small blood sample. A simple finger prick will occur, and it will take roughly 20-30 minutes to receive results. Afterwards, our team will be there to continue care and connect you to any other resources you may need.
A non-reactive result means you are negative for HIV. A reactive result is NOT necessarily a positive result. It means the test has reacted with something in your blood that could be (but is not necessarily) HIV or antibodies to HIV. We will immediately send you to the lab for a confirmatory test. We will let you know the results of that test via phone within 72 hours. All patients have the right to refuse a confirmatory test.
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First, get tested. If you have certain risk factors, you may want to get tested more regularly. You can reduce your chances of exposure by properly using condoms or dental dams during sex and not sharing needles, syringes, or other injection equipment if you inject drugs.
If you engage in behavior that increases your chances of getting HIV, ask your primary care provider about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). If you think you’ve been exposed to HIV within the last 3 days, ask your primary care provider about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). We also recommend getting tested regularly for other STIs.
Schedule an Appointment
We are currently accepting new patients. Call today for an appointment.
303.458.5302
Agencies who are referring patients should complete the Patient Referral Form and fax to the number on the form or email the completed form to info@tepeyachealth.org.
Already a Tepeyac patient? Request an appointment through your patient portal!