What is Rapid Start?

A strategy to provide HIV medical care and support services to people within 72 hours of diagnosis or when individuals not in care decide to re-engage back into care. 

You may be a candidate for Rapid Start if: 

• You have been diagnosed with HIV in the past 12 months.
• You have not received HIV care for the past 12 months or more.
• You are not currently on ART. 
• You are medically cleared to begin treatment quickly (your healthcare provider will conduct an assessment). 
• Even if you’ve had HIV for a while but haven't started treatment, you may still qualify for Rapid Start. The key is to begin therapy as soon as possible to manage the virus effectively.