Care2Prevent

Practicing Gratitude
2019-11-22 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Sexpressive Therapy Workshops: Mirror, Mirror
2020-01-23 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 23rd: Mirror, Mirror
Decorate a mirror in a way that reminds you of your sexual self

Coming up-
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.

Sexpressive Therapy Workshops: Fantasy Journal
2020-01-30 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 30th: Fantasy Journal
Design a space for your desires–what do your fantasies look like? Fetishes + kinks welcome!

Coming up-
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.

Valentine's Day Couples Testing at Drop-In
2020-02-04 16:30 - 19:30
It’s our Valentine’s Day celebration today at drop-in! Join us for some chocolates, some testing (with your boo, if you’d like), and the chance to win a pair of movie tickets.

Mobile Testing
2020-02-06 17:00 - 20:00 | 87th and State
Come to the big blue bus for free HIV/STI testing on Thursday nights. Our location varies so check back with us frequently. This month (February) we’re at 87th and State. Just look out for the bus! Call us at 772-702-5872 for details.

Healthy Relationships at NEIU
2020-02-11 14:00 - 17:00
Please join us for Healthy Relationships and HIV/STI Testing!
We’ll be at the Pedroso Center on the NEIU campus on Tuesday, February 11th from 2-5pm giving a workshop and offering free HIV and STI testing. We have resources for free treatment if needed. Give us a call with any questions at 773-702-5872.

No drop in tonight!
2020-02-11 16:30 - 19:30
We will not be having drop-in tonight on account of previous commitments. We look forward to seeing you next week!

Sexpressive Therapy Workshops: Rage Room
2020-02-13 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:
February 13th: Rage Room
Dance with rage–let your body move! Between breaks, sip on mocktails to celebrate you
Coming up-
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.

Movie Madness at Drop-In
2020-02-18 16:30 - 19:30
Come relax and watch a movie with us. We offer free HIV/STI testing as well as resources.

Sexpressive Therapy Workshops: Paper Fashion Empowerment
2020-02-20 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:
February 20th: Paper Fashion Empowerment
Make yourself a tissue paper outfit for a fashion show. What makes you feel sexy?
Coming up-
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.

It's CHILI out there! Drop-in cooking demo
2020-02-25 16:30 - 19:30
Cooking on a budget brings you chili. Drop-in to learn how to make chili on a budget to keep you warm and fill your stomach.

Sexpressive Therapy Workshops: Yaas Queen!
2020-02-27 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:
February 27th: Yaas Queen!
Learn a simple makeup look for solo date night, by Lizzo–Hair toss, check your nails. Baby, how you feelin’?
Coming up-
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.

Mobile Testing
2020-03-05 17:00 - 20:00
Come to the big blue bus for free HIV/STI testing on Thursday nights. March locations TBD. Let us know where we’re needed and look out for the bus! Call us at 772-702-5872 for details.

Suspended Walk-In Testing
2020-03-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-03-20 10:00 - 14:00
We have suspended walk-in testing in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
We haven’t stopped testing people though! You are still able to call for a testing appointment at 773-795-1680.
Stay safe and stay tuned for more details.

Suspended Mobile Testing
2020-03-19 17:00 - 20:00
We will be suspending mobile testing in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Don’t worry. We’ll be back once transmission dies down. You can still schedule an HIV/STI test with us at 773-795-1680. Wash your hands!

Adult Sexual Health Clinic
2020-03-30 15:00 - 17:00
Our Adult Sexual Health clinic offers HIV treatment and PrEP services for HIV prevention as well as access to behavioral health and other resources.
Due to COVID-19, our regular clinic hours have been adjusted and are currently being held Mondays from 3-5pm, with appointments being reserved for patients who must be seen in-person. These times may change.
Cover art from Black Man in a White Coat, by Damon Tweedy.

Pediatric Health Clinic
2020-04-01 15:00 - 17:00
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.
Due to COVID-19, our regular clinic hours have been adjusted and are currently being held Wednesdays from 3-5pm, with appointments being reserved for patients who must be seen in-person. These times may change.

Rose Petals
2020-06-02 15:00 - 16:00
Rose Petals is back up! We had an unexpected COVID break but we’re back up and running now.
Rose Petals is C2P’s bi-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. We are currently running Rose Petals virtually over Zoom. If you have questions or would like to join, please contact Elaine at 872-216-9401.
The Outreach and Prevention team joins us every third Tuesday with a workshop on living positive, communications, STIs, budgeting and other life skills.

HIV/STI Testing by Appointment
2020-07-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Care2Prevent, 5837 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, United States
We are back in the office for HIV/STI testing by appointment. We will be available most Tuesdays but if there’s another day that works better for you, just let us know and we’ll try to schedule a more convenient time. Call 773-702-5872 to schedule your appointment today.

Pediatric Health Clinic
2020-08-05 17:00 - 19:30 | 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.
The Pediatric Health clinic hours are 5:00-7:30pm on Wednesday evenings. We are continuing to schedule in-person appointments at this time and are offering tele-visits if needed. Reach out to your care team to schedule an appointment at 773-702- 6970.
