Care2Prevent

Drop-In Relaunch Event
2018-06-26 16:30 (America/Chicago)
You’re invited to the relaunch of our drop-in center, complete with new educational and supportive programming, activities and health services. The event will include music, free food, activities and information.

AIDS Run/Walk Chicago
2018-09-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Soldier Field
Join the C2P team at the 2018 AIDS Run/Walk on Sunday, September 23rd at Soldier Field! You can register to walk in the 5k walk, or to run 5 or 10k.
Register here to be on the C2P team or to donate. See you there!

Walk-In Testing
2019-08-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Care2Prevent, 5837 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, United States
Come by the office for free walk-in HIV and STI testing. Call for more information or if these hours don’t work for you, call to schedule a time to come in. We’re on the 6th floor in room C-615. Call 773-702-5872 for details.

Adult Sexual Health Clinic
2019-08-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Friend Family Health Center, 800 E 55th St, Chicago
Our Adult Sexual Health clinic offers HIV treatment and PrEP services for HIV prevention as well as access to behavioral health and other resources.
Cover art from Black Man in a White Coat, by Damon Tweedy.

Youth Drop-In
2019-08-13 16:30 - 19:30 | Washington Park Refectory
Join us for our weekly youth drop-in at Washington Park. We offer free HIV and STI testing, resources, workshops, snacks and more.

Pediatric Health Clinic
2019-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Friend Family Health Center, 800 E 55th St, Chicago
Our Pediatric Health clinic offers HIV treatment and PrEP services for HIV prevention as well as access to behavioral health and other resources. The youth clinic serves those living with HIV from birth to 24 years of age.

Mobile Testing
2019-08-15 17:00 - 20:00 | 34th and King Drive, Chicago
Come to the big blue bus for free HIV/STI testing on Thursday nights. Our location varies so check back with us frequently. This summer we’re on 34th and King Dr. by the Culver’s.

Testing in Jackson Park
2019-08-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Jackson Park
Come by Jackson Park for our monthly Sizzlin’ Sunday Summers for free STI and HIV testing.

Rose Petals
2019-09-03 17:00 - 19:00
Rose Petals is C2P’s weekly women’s support group. This is a confidential group for women to learn how to cope with life and how to advocate for one another. Most weeks have a specific theme. This week’s topic: how to have conversations with medical providers.

Walk-In Testing
2019-09-05 12:00 - 16:00
Come by the office for free walk-in HIV and STI testing. Call for more information or if these hours don’t work for you, call to schedule a time to come in. We’re on the 6th floor in room C-615. Reach us at 773-702-5872 for details.

Rose Petals
2019-09-10 17:00 - 19:00
Rose Petals is C2P’s weekly women’s support group. This is a confidential group for women to learn how to cope with life and how to advocate for one another. Most weeks have a specific theme. This week’s topic: how to read and interpret lab results.

Rose Petals
2019-09-17 17:00 - 19:00
Rose Petals is C2P’s weekly women’s support group. This is a confidential group for women to learn how to cope with life and how to advocate for one another. Most weeks have a specific theme. This week’s topic: support and ideas surrounding medication reminders.

Rose Petals
2019-09-24 17:00 - 19:00
Rose Petals is C2P’s weekly women’s support group. This is a confidential group for women to learn how to cope with life and how to advocate for one another. Most weeks have a specific theme. This week we’re doing a paint party! Reservations are needed. Please call at 773-702-7320 to reserve a spot.

Drop-In at Flood's Hall
2019-10-01 16:30 - 19:30
We’ve changed locations! Join us as we start our new partnership at Flood’s Hall, 1515 E 52nd Place, 3rd floor. We will continue to offer free HIV and STI testing, resources, workshops, snacks and more.

Rose Petals
2019-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Care2Prevent, 5837 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, United States
Rose Petals is C2P’s weekly women’s support group. This is a confidential group for women to learn how to cope with life and how to advocate for one another. Most weeks have a specific theme.

AIDS Walk Chicago!
2019-10-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Soldier Field
It’s time for the annual AIDS Walk! Care2Prevent will have a team participating at the event. Come on out to support us or pledge your support online. You may find our page here.

About Biktarvy
2019-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Care2Prevent, 5837 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, United States
Join us for this presentation on Biktarvy for getting undetectable. Call 773-702-6970 to RSVP.

Rose Petals
2019-10-29 17:00 - 19:00
Rose Petals is C2P’s weekly women’s support group. This is a confidential group for women to learn how to cope with life and how to advocate for one another. Most weeks have a specific theme. Check back for more details.

Drop-In at Flood's Hall
2019-11-12 16:30 - 19:30
Tonight is movie night at drop-in! Join us for some snacks and some laughs.
We’ve changed locations! Join us as we start our new partnership at Flood’s Hall, 1515 E 52nd Place, 3rd floor. We will continue to offer free HIV and STI testing, resources, workshops, snacks and more.

Drop-In at Flood's Hall
2019-11-19 16:30 - 19:30
Today’s topic is job readiness. We’ll have a workshop for preparing resumes, how to look for jobs and how to write cover letters.
We’ve changed locations! Join us as we start our new partnership at Flood’s Hall, 1515 E 52nd Place, 3rd floor. We will continue to offer free HIV and STI testing, resources, workshops, snacks and more.

Practicing Gratitude
2019-11-22 14:00 | Care2Prevent, 5837 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, United States
Share in the gratitude workshop with us. We will talk about journaling and discuss gratitude tips.
Refreshments and gifts are provided!
Come enjoy this creative, fun and safe space filled with gratitude.
Please call or text for more info or to RSVP at 312-970-1860.

Drop-In at Flood's Hall
2019-11-26 16:30 - 19:30
Free massages tonight! We’ll also be working on creating your vision board for the future.
We’ve changed locations! Join us as we start our new partnership at Flood’s Hall, 1515 E 52nd Place, 3rd floor. We will continue to offer free HIV and STI testing, resources, workshops, snacks and more.

World AIDS Day at Ignite
2019-12-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Ignite Promise, 5500 S Indiana Ave, Chicago
We are partnering with Ignite this year to commemorate World AIDS Day.
December 1st is World AIDS Day. This year’s theme is “Communities Make the Difference.”
Monday, December 2nd we’ll be at Ignite (5500 S Indiana Ave) from 11am-2pm.
The events will include free HIV/STI testing, sexual health workshops, activities, raffle prizes and snacks. This is a 24 and under event.

Drop-In at Flood's Hall
2019-12-03 16:30 - 19:30
Care2Prevent is celebrating World AIDS Day during drop-in at Flood’s Hall. World AIDS Day is December 1st and this year’s theme is “Communities Make the Difference.”
Join us for free HIV/STI testing, sexual health workshops, activities, raffle prizes and snacks.
We’ve changed locations! Join us as we start our new partnership at Flood’s Hall, 1515 E 52nd Place, 3rd floor. We will continue to offer free HIV and STI testing, resources, workshops, snacks and more.

World AIDS Day
2019-12-03 16:30 - 19:30 | Flood’s Hall, 1515 E 52nd Place, 3rd Floor, Chicago
December 1st is World AIDS Day. This year’s theme is “Communities Make the Difference.”
Care2Prevent is celebrating during drop-in at Flood’s Hall.
Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd from 4:30-7:30pm for free HIV/STI testing, sexual health workshops, activities, raffle prizes and snacks.

Mobile Testing
2019-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | 71st and Jeffery
Come to the big blue bus for free HIV/STI testing on Thursday nights. Our location varies so check back with us frequently. This winter we’ve moved to 71st and Jeffery. Just look out for the bus! Call us at 772-702-5872 for details.

C2P Annual Holiday Party
2019-12-07 12:00 - 14:00
It’s time for our annual holiday party! Join us for cookie decorating, massages, activities and a hot meal. This event is open to Care2Prevent program participants only. Please RSVP to Carolyn for more details. 773-702-7320.

Swallow This! A Sex-Positive Recipe to Knowing Your Body
2020-01-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Care2Prevent, 5837 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, United States
Come learn a waffle lot about sexual health!
Did you know that food and sex are connected in the brain’s limbic system?
This event is for individuals aged 17+
All genders are welcome
Please RSVP at tescobedo@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu.

Sexpressive Therapy Workshops: Watercolor & the Body
2020-01-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Care2Prevent, 5837 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, United States
Join us on the following Thursdays for the following series of Sexpressive workshops:
January 16th: Watercolor & the Body
Envision your body as colors–it can be abstract and it can be specific. How do you see you? Where are your boundaries?
January 23rd: Mirror, Mirror
Decorate a mirror in a way that reminds you of your sexual self
January 30th: Fantasy Journal
Design a space for your desires–what do your fantasies look like? Fetishes + kinks welcome!
February 13th: Rage Room
Dance with rage–let your body move! Between breaks, sip on mocktails to celebrate you
February 20th: Paper Fashion Empowerment
Make yourself a tissue paper outfit for a fashion show. What makes you feel sexy?
February 27th: Yaas Queen!
Learn a simple makeup look for solo date night, by Lizzo–Hair toss, check your nails. Baby, how you feelin’?
March 12th: Anti-Lingerie Boudoir Session
Bring your sexiest sweats–you know, the ones that make you feel the best–and model for the camera
March 19th: Pleasure Blind
Taste candy blindfolded & explore what you do and don’t like. Learn how to say “no” and you to say “yes”
March 26th: Hug Yo’ Self
Build a self-massage swag bag and learn techniques that work for your body
April 9th: “Consent is Sexy”
Enthusiastic consent, tea party and tattoos (don’t worry; they’re temporary!)
April 16th: The One Night Stand…Bowl
Dig into clay to create a bowl for your stash of condoms!
April 23rd: No Tea, Just Lemonade
They don’t love you like you love you. Write your own poetic version like Beyonce’s “Lemonade”
Workshops take place at at 5837 S Maryland Ave, room C-119. Please RSVP at tescobedo@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu or by calling 773-702-5872.

MLK, Jr. Day. Offices closed
2020-01-20
