Hivpoint testing and counselling services are on summer break until August 5th, 2019. The services will continue normally starting August 5th, when the phone helpline, chat and walk-in testing will be open for the next time.
Have a wonderful and peaceful summer!
There are many myths about how HIV transmits, and most of these are based on false information. These help to keep the stigma around HIV and people living with HIV alive, so it is important that people take time to educate themselves on how HIV transmits – and not just believe the misconceptions! Some of the misconceptions can be traced ...
Hivpoint’s program for Helsinki Pride week includes: HIV rapid testing, prep-info and of course taking part of the Pride march and main event at Kaivopuisto.
The public health care system is starting to provide Pre-exposure prophylaxis treatment and affordable generic medicines are available now. The price for the medicine in Finnish pharmacies is now 75 euros for 30 tablets. It is getting more affordable, but it is still more expensive than in many European countries: for example, in Sweden and in Germany you can get 30 tablets ...
Every year Hivpoint organizes a number of wellness camps / adaptation training courses for people living with HIV in Finland. We receive feedback for all courses and the vast majority is positive!
In January this year, Hivpoint launched an exciting new health buddy program! The idea behind the program is finding passionate people to be ambassadors for Hivpoint’s cause. The health buddies go into their own communities to lead educational workshops on sexuality and sexual health.
Hivpoint is looking for young people ages 16 – 23 to join our Youth Advocacy Group!Hivpoint is starting a Youth Advocacy Group this summer. Through the Youth Advocacy Group we want ...
Have a sunny Easter! 🌞 Hivpoint testing services are closed over the holiday and we will be back refreshed and eager to do HIV testing next Thursday April 25th.
Hivpoint is looking for health buddies to lead sexuality education workshops in migrant and refugee communities. The health buddies will spread knowledge about sexual health, including HIV and sexually transmitted infections, in their own communities using methods of their own liking.