OHIV Hotline

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From our family to yours - Happy Family Day! We will reopen tomorrow for normal business hours. #OHIV

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If you have any sexual health questions after your Valentine's Day celebrations, you know where to find us! Visit OHIV.org to speak with a live chat representative, or call 1-800-332-2437 to speak with someone on the phone. Stay safe and have fun! #OHIV #HIV #AIDS #Ohio

This post has 1 image: Against a black background, white text reads "Are you using AI for sexual health info? STOP!" Featuring the logo for QuitGPT, which features the ChatGPT logo being crossed out with a red circle and line. White text within a red box reads "Generative AI, also known as genAI or just AI, GENERATES (or creates) information based on the information used to train it. There is a lot of WRONG information on the internet, especially when it comes to HIV and other STIs. ChatGPT and other genAI systems were trained with this wrong information as well. Protect your health! Visit OHIV.org to speak with a live trained representative so you can be sure you’re getting the best information."

There is still a lot of false information on the internet, and these genAI models will CREATE information based off that false information to give you an answer. Please contact OHIV.org if you have a sexual health question and we'll make sure you get the best answer!
#OHIV #LGBT #HIV #AIDS #Ohio

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OHIV will be closed today due to snowy weather. If you think you have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours (3 days) please visit an Emergency Room to receive PEP. Stay safe and warm! #OHIV

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Here are the holiday hours for OHIV! We will be closed Christmas day, the day after Christmas, and New Year's Day. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, we will close at 4pm. #OHIV #HIV

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OHIV will be closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday. We will reopen Monday 12/1. If you believe you have been exposed to HIV, please visit an emergency room for PEP as soon as possible. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Free Condom Project orders & Test At Home Ohio HIV test kit orders are now reopened. Orders were previously closed due to a technical malfunction that prevented shipping labels from being created. Visit our website to place an order! We appreciate your patience as we work through our large backlog.

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EDIT 10/13/25: Due to technical difficulties, Free Condom Program orders from Sept 8 onwards will be delayed. Orders are temporarily closed until we fix the issue. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. The orders are on backlog and will be sent as soon as our technical issue is fixed. #OHIV

To clarify, please visit linktr.ee/ohivhotline to sign up!

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Our King-Lincoln operations have resumed as normal and our 9/29 packing party is ready to go! Please visit the link in our bio to sign up! It's a great way to earn volunteer hours. #OHIV #LGBTQ #HIV #AIDS #Ohio #ColumbusOH

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Today is Bisexual Visibility Day! This day celebrates all the identities that fall under "bi", including bisexual, biromantic, and even pan, omni, and poly! Thank you for being you! #OHIV #LGBT #BI #BiVisibilityDay2025

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Due to ongoing maintenance at the King Lincoln location, the OHIV condom packing party for today (9/22) is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Visit linktr.ee/ohivhotline to sign up for our other packing party this month! #OHIV #HIV #AIDS #LGBTQ

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September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! This month recognizes and celebrates the contributions and influence of Hispanic culture to the nation's achievements, culture, and history.

This post has 1 image. Against a blue background with white and yellow triangular designs, white and yellow text reads "9/15 Packing Party Cancelled"

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the OHIV condom packing party for today (9/15) is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Visit linktr.ee/ohivhotline to sign up for our other packing parties this month! #OHIV #HIV #AIDS #LGBTQ

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Happy Labor Day from OHIV! We celebrate all workers today and the efforts they make to keep society running. In honor of Labor Day, OHIV will be closed Monday 9/1. If you are concerned you have been exposed to HIV in the past 72 hours and need PEP, please visit an emergency room immediately.

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Need volunteer hours, or want to get involved in your community? Come join us for another condom packing party! You'll help us sort condoms into packages that we use to fulfill orders for the Free Condom Project. 🔗 Visit linktr.ee/ohivhotline to sign up!

The South has a large rate of new HIV diagnoses, a low rate or treatment and prevention due to health inequities caused by racism and poverty. This must be addressed to help end the epidemic!

Image: White text reads Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in front of a pink circle and a red background

Until further notice, all OHIV services and programs are stopped. This includes the Free Condom Project, Free Test-At-Home Kits, the OHIV Hotline, all collaborations and presentations, etc. We apologize for the inconvenience .

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OHIV will be closed Thursday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth, Freedom Day. We will reopen Friday, June 20 with our usual business hours. If you have an emergency and think you may need PEP, please visit an emergency room within 72 hours.

Apply for OYLS now! Visit ohiv.org/ohioyls/ for more information. Our theme this year is "Illuminate: Shining a Light On Our Future". Join us August 1-3 to learn what policies are going on in Ohio and how to make POSTIVE change in your community!

Apply for OYLS now! Visit ohiv.org/ohioyls/ for more information. Our theme this year is "Illuminate: Shining a Light On Our Future". Join us August 1-3 to learn what policies are going on in Ohio and how to make POSTIVE change in your community!

Staying Safe At Pride: 5 tips for navigating the festivities with cautious optimism “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—whether you’re talking about health or attending a festival."

Staying Safe At Pride: 5 tips for navigating the festivities with cautious optimism.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—whether you’re talking about health or attending a festival.”

✏️ @metrohealthcle.bsky.social

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Apply for OYLS now! Visit ohiv.org/ohioyls/ for more information. Our theme this year is "Illuminate: Shining a Light On Our Future". Join us August 1-3 to learn what policies are going on in Ohio and how to make POSTIVE change in your community!

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OHIV will be closed Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 27 with our usual business hours. If you have an emergency and think you may need PEP, please visit an emergency room within 72 hours.

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Our applications for OYLS 2025 are officially open! It's a totally FREE event for Ohio youth age 18-29 who are at risk of HIV to come together and learn how to serve their community. OYLS is a great way to build your resume, visit ohiv.org/ohioyls/ to apply!

Make a difference – AND SOME MONEY! 👏 The Ohio Youth Leadership Summit (OYLS) with @ohivhotline.bsky.social offers a paid opportunity for young adults (ages 18-29) to grow personally and politically. ohioyls.org/ Learn how to:

🎉 Host a Safer Party using harm reduction skills
✊ Address racism, poverty, and HIV stigma in your community
💊 Recognize and prevent STIs
🦺 Learn situational and safety awareness
🗳️ Elevate political advocacy through policy education

SIGN UP: ohioyls.org/

2025-26 Guide to Ohio's LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly) To help you differentiate one Senate and House Bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide.

There are currently 14 LGBTQ+-related bills in Ohio’s 136th General Assembly.

Our 2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ legislation will let you know where each bill currently stands.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/04/29/2...

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Join us for another FCP packing party on Tuesday 5/13! Visit linktr.ee/ohivhotline for the sign-up site. Earn volunteer hours and take part in keeping your community healthy!

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Come join us for another springtime packing party! 🌷 Visit linktr.ee/ohivhotline for more information 📝

#LGBTQ #HIV #AIDS #FreeCondomProject #OHIV