Care2Prevent

Mobile Testing
2020-03-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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, 2021-01-26 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.

Mobile Testing
2020-08-28 12:00 - 15:00
We’re back to going out with the mobile unit. This week we’re at 63rd and Ashland. Look for the big blue bus, bring a mask and stop on by for a FREE HIV/STI test. Call 773-796-1680 for more information or to schedule a test at the office.

Mobile Testing
2020-09-02 13:00 - 16:00
We’re at 78th and Halsted today for free HIV and STI testing! Come get tested! Call 773-795-1680 for more information or to schedule another time to come in.

Mobile Testing
2020-09-09 14:00 - 18:00
We’re out at various south side locations with the mobile unit doing free HIV and STI testing this fall. Visit our Facebook page for up-to-date info on what location we’re visiting on which days or give us a call at 773-795-1680. Hope to see you (and your mask) there!
We’re on 63rd and Ashland today.

Mobile Testing
2020-09-17 14:00 - 18:00
We’re out at various south side locations with the mobile unit doing free HIV and STI testing this fall. Visit our Facebook page for up-to-date info on what location we’re visiting on which days or give us a call at 773-795-1680. Hope to see you (and your mask) there!
Today we’ll be at 71st and Jeffery.

Mobile Testing
2020-09-23 14:00 - 18:00
We’re out at various south side locations with the mobile unit doing free HIV and STI testing this fall. Visit our Facebook page for up-to-date info on what location we’re visiting on which days or give us a call at 773-795-1680. Hope to see you (and your mask) there!

Mobile Testing
2020-09-29 14:00 - 18:00
We’re out at various south side locations with the mobile unit doing free HIV and STI testing this fall. Visit our Facebook page for up-to-date info on what location we’re visiting on which days or give us a call at 773-795-1680. Hope to see you (and your mask) there!
We’re at 71st and Jeffery today.

Free Haircuts and HIV Testing
2020-10-05 13:00 - 18:00 | Jackson Park
Care2Prevent is excited to announce a new collaboration with Moe the BarbHER and Forgive My Grind, Inc. to bring FREE haircuts to our clients! Our first event will take place Monday, 10/5 in Jackson Park in the parking lot on Cornell and Hayes. We will have free haircuts, tapers and fades as well as HIV testing, $25 incentives and snacks.
Stop on by to see us and get a touch-up! Call 773-702-5872 with questions.

Mobile Testing
2020-10-08 14:00 - 18:00
We’re back out Thursday evenings rotating through three south side locations with the mobile unit doing free HIV and STI testing this fall. Visit our Facebook page for up-to-date info on what location we’re visiting on which days or give us a call at 773-795-1680. Hope to see you (and your mask) there!
In October we’ll be at 63rd and Ashland

Mobile Testing
2020-11-18 14:00 - 18:00, 2020-12-15 14:00 - 18:00
Mobile testing will take place Wednesday evenings rotating through multiple south side locations. We are providing free HIV and STI testing this fall and winter. Visit our Facebook page for up-to-date info on what location we’re visiting on which days or give us a call at 773-795-1680. Hope to see you (and your mask) there!
In November we’re at 79th and Halsted.
In December we’ll be on 83rd and Cottage Grove.

Mobile Testing
2021-01-26 14:00 - 18:00
We will be out with the mobile testing unit on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings rotating through multiple south side locations. We are providing free HIV and STI testing this fall and winter. Visit our Facebook page for up-to-date info on what location we’re visiting on which days or give us a call at 773-795-1680. Hope to see you (and your mask) there!
In January and February we’ll be at 71st and Jeffery. Stop on by!

COVID Vaccine Q&A
2021-02-03 12:00
Join Dr. Julia Rosebush and health and resource navigator Takisha Cleveland on a COVID vaccine Q&A. Get your answers on Wednesday, February 3rd at noon on Facebook Live. The video will be available on our social media if you miss the event!

Mobile Testing
2021-03-03 14:00 - 18:00 | 47th and Cottage Grove
It’s March! As springtime slowly comes and the snow starts melting, consider joining us on 47th and Cottage Grove Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons for FREE HIV/STI testing and access to additional resources. No appointment is necessary and you can just stop by. If you’d like to schedule an appointment with us instead, please call 773-795-1680. Masks required.

emPOWER
2021-04-26 15:00 - 16:00
Care2Prevent is pleased to introduce the new support group, emPOWER, this spring. emPOWER is a virtual support group for youth living with or affected by HIV. Youth from 12-18 are invited to participate in this group. Individuals interested in joining may call or text Meghin at 312-487-1071 for this group that meets Mondays at 3pm.

Mobile Testing
2021-04-28 14:00 - 17:00
This spring we’re providing free HIV/STI screenings on Wednesdays from 2-5pm at 47th and Cottage Grove. No appointment is needed and if you can’t make it during this time and would still like to be seen, give us a call at 773-795-1680 and we’ll schedule an appointment. Masks are required.

THORNS
2021-04-29 15:00 - 16:00
This spring, Care2Prevent is offering a new support group called THORNS. This is a group for male-identified, LGBTQ individuals living with HIV. THORNS stands for tough, heroic, optimistic, resilient, needed, survivors and each topic is explored week-to-week during groups. Groups meet virtually Thursdays at 3pm. Call or text Dejohn for more information at 773-609-4025.

Mobile Testing
2021-06-01 14:00 - 18:00
Our summer mobile testing schedule it out! Locations this summer include:
47th and Cottage Grove
63rd and Ashland
79th and Halsted
87th and Lafayette
Call 773-702-5872 for more information.

Long-Term Survivor Awards
2021-06-04 00:00
The annual Long-Term Survivor Awards will take place on Friday, June 4th. The team is keeping fingers crossed that we can have the event in-person!
This year’s theme is, “Hope, Inspiration, Resilience.” Stay tuned for more details.
We are looking for participants who would like to share their story, share some art or dance or share some music. If you’re interested, call or text Elaine at 872-216-9401.

Mobile Testing
2021-06-29 12:00 - 18:00
Stop on by for FREE HIV/STI testing on our mobile unit. Stay tuned for location details or call 773-702-5872 for more information.

Mobile Testing
2021-07-01 14:00 - 18:00
We’re out and about in July! Stop on by for FREE HIV/STI testing on our mobile unit. Stay tuned for location details or call 773-702-5872 for more information.
From mid-July through mid-August we’ll be alternating between 79th and Halsted in the old Walgreen’s parking lot and 63rd and Ashland by the Green Line Stop.
Hope to see you there!
