HIV Prevention
Empowering Our Community Through Knowledge, Support, and Early Action
Today’s Hope is home to the oldest Syringe Services Program in Tennessee, established as a cornerstone of our HIV prevention efforts. For years, our program has not only provided critical harm reduction services but has also served as a training and support resource for organizations that followed. This legacy reflects our long-standing commitment to public health, education, and community care.
Community-Based Prevention
Prevention is a promise—and it starts with knowledge. Our Prevention Team works across Nashville to stop the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C through free testing, education, and community empowerment.
What we offer:
- Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing in safe, welcoming environments
- Educational resources to build awareness and reduce stigma
- Community outreach designed to foster open, informed conversations
We believe every individual deserves the tools and support to make empowered health decisions.
Statistics
- In Nashville, approximately 3,800 residents are living with HIV, with nearly 60% of new cases occurring among Black individuals. This highlights the ongoing need for targeted prevention, education, and access to care within communities most affected.
- As of 2019, around 3,794 people in Nashville were living with diagnosed HIV, and about 54% were non-Hispanic Black individuals.
- Nashville’s HIV diagnosis rate remains roughly twice the statewide average, signaling continued public health urgency.
