Throughout the entire intervention period, research staff will engage the participant in best linkage practices, as introduced in Module C of Session I of the intervention, the "Linkage Roadmap," and incorporated into subsequent follow-up and booster sessions. This component will be conducted in tandem with component 2 above. Best linkage practices have been developed by the CDPH linkage working group have been adopted by HIV Focus. The linkage includes accompanying participants to the first and second PrEP clinical appointment. The research staff is not permitted to transport participants in their personal vehicle, however, will provide transportation vouchers as needed. The research staff will accompany participants to their first two medical appointments, unless participants state that they do not want to be accompanied. When at the clinic, the research staff will ask the participant if they would like to be accompanied when in the exam room. While waiting for the first appointment, the research staff will clearly explain the role of the clinic staff and the purpose of the additional clinic testing. The participants will be introduced to new faces and information during the first appointment. The research staff will continually clarify their role (ie. that they will not serve as participant's health care provider or case manager) and that any questions or concerns should be directed to the health care provider. During the second appointment, the research staff will help facilitate provider efforts to engage the participant, clarifying and addressing patient and provider concerns. The participant will be gently reminded during this second appointment that it will be the last appointment that the research staff will attend.