At YouthCO, we believe PrEP works, and stigma doesn't. We support those of us over 18 who are interested in seeing if PrEP works for us, and we continue to advocate for all youth to have consistent access to health care that is inclusive and stigma-free. 

Although YouthCO is optimistic about the role PrEP can play in preventing new HIV diagnoses, its potential is limited to those individuals who are able to access PrEP. We need improved access to PrEP, and PrEP cannot be the only strategy we use to reduce the impact of HIV on British Columbia’s youth. It is crucial that we address the very real ways stigma and social inequities limit access to HIV education, treatment and prevention as part of how we approach PrEP.

We also have a full position statement on PrEP available here.