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OHIV Hotline
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The OHIV Hotline provides callers with information about HIV, STIs, sexual health, and testing/health resources. Plus, free condoms! Visit OHIV.org for more info.

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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!
This post has 1 image. The background shows people toasting a drink over a feast of traditional Thanksgiving foods. A translucent black box allows for text to read "Happy Thanksgiving OHIV will be closed on Thursday 11/27 and Friday 11/28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday 12/1. Thank you for your patience regarding any FCP shipping delays due to the holiday. OHIV.org 1-800-332-2437".
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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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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October 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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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
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October 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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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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September 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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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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September 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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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 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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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.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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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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September 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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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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August 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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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!
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August 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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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!

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August 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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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 .
June 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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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.
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June 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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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!
June 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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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!
June 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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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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June 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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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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May 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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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!
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May 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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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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May 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Come join us for another springtime packing party! 🌷 Visit linktr.ee/ohivhotline for more information 📝

#LGBTQ #HIV #AIDS #FreeCondomProject #OHIV
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April 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM aims to raise awareness about sexual assault & educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence in the USA. Visit our linktree to learn more about events and organizations dedicated to raising awareness on this issue!
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April 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Volunteer with OHIV to help us create condom packages for the Free Condom Project! You can count the time as volunteer hours wherever you may need. Visit dash.pointapp.org/events/305317 to sign up!
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February 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Up to 2 orders per address every 30 days. We can send to any Ohio address—even to universities! We have latex-free options available. Visit OHIV.org to learn more! #Ohio #condoms #lgbt #hiv #sexualhealth
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February 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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We now have a Bluesky account! Follow us @ohivhotline.bsky.social to get updates and information on the rising social media platform 🦋
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February 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The CDC recently took down a lot of information regarding HIV, STIs & sexual health. If you have questions or concerns about transmission, prevention, and more, please reach out to us!
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February 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM