Care2Prevent

Walgreen's HIV Testing Event
2022-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Walgreen’s, 1213 W 79th St
June 27th is National HIV Testing Day! Testing organizations from all across the country are coming together in partnership with Walgreen’s and Greater than AIDS to bring you free testing all day long. Join the Care2Prevent team at the Walgreen’s at 1213 W 79th St from 10am until 5pm for a free HIV test.
HIV testing is self care. Get tested. Know your status.

Rose Petals
2022-07-05 15:00 - 16:00
Our weekly support group for female-identified individuals living with HIV takes place on Tuesdays at 3pm. This is held both on Zoom and in-person. Call/text 872-242-8296 with any questions or to join.

Getting to Zero
2022-07-07 10:00 - 12:00
Getting to Zero (GTZ) is our weekly Thursday group for individuals impacted by HIV, regardless of status. We meet on Thursdays at 10am both on Zoom and in-person. Call/text 872-242-8296 for more information or to join.

Mobile Testing-35th/Michigan
2022-10-05 14:00 - 18:00
Winter is here! But we’re continuing our testing efforts in the community. No appointment is needed for free HIV and STI testing on the following days:
Wednesdays from 2-6pm at 35th and Michigan
Thursdays from 2-6pm at 71st and Jeffery
Pick up some safer sex kits while you’re there too.

Mobile Testing-71st/Jeffery
2022-10-06 14:00 - 18:00

Closed for winter holiday
2022-12-26 - 2023-01-02
Care2Prevent will be closed from Monday, December 26 through Monday, January 2nd, 2023 for the winter holiday. Regular services will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.

Closed for MLK, Jr. Day
2023-01-16

Closed for Memorial Day
2023-05-29

Closed for Juneteenth holiday
2023-06-19

National HIV Testing Day
2023-06-27 09:00 - 17:00
Join us at the Walgreen’s on 2015 E 79th St all day long for our annual HIV Testing Day event sponsored by Greater Than HIV. Come get your FREE HIV test, some safer sex kits, or play some sex trivia and win a prize.

Closed for 4th of July holiday
2023-07-04

Annual BBQ
2023-07-06 12:00 - 14:00
Our annual Rose Petals and Getting to Zero barbeque will take place on Thursday, 7/6, in Washington Park, across the street from the Refectory building where the pool is.
This is a family-friendly event and attendees are asked to please contribute something to the BBQ. Drinks, sides, cups, napkins, etc. will all be gratefully received. We will provide the hotdogs!
Please RSVP here by Monday, 7/3.

Mobile Testing on 35th/Indiana
2023-09-21 14:00 - 18:00
Our mobile HIV/STI testing schedule has changed for the season.
We will still be going out on Thursday afternoons from 2-6pm and will be at the same locations as before, alternating between 35th/Indiana and 71st/Jeffery.
As it gets colder you may see the door closed, but we’re here for you! We’ve got free HIV and STI testing, harm reduction items and safer sex kits.
We’re on 35th and Indiana the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month and 71st/Jeffery the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Mobile Testing on 71st/Jeffery
2023-09-28 14:00 - 18:00
Our mobile HIV/STI testing schedule has changed for the season.
We will still be going out on Thursday afternoons from 2-6pm and will be at the same locations as before, alternating between 35th/Indiana and 71st/Jeffery.
We’re still warming up and may have the door closed, but we’re here for you! We’ve got free HIV and STI testing, harm reduction items and safer sex kits.
We’re on 71st and Jeffery on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

Clinic closed for Thanksgiving holiday
2023-11-22

Care2Prevent closed for Thanksgiving holiday
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24

Care2Prevent closed for winter holiday
2023-12-25 - 2023-12-29

Closed for New Year
2024-01-01

Closed for MLK, Jr Day
2024-01-15

Mobile Testing on 35th/Indiana
2024-02-01 14:00 - 18:00
Our mobile HIV/STI testing schedule has changed for the season.
We will still be going out on Thursday afternoons from 2-6pm and will be at the same locations as before, alternating between 35th/Indiana and 71st/Jeffery.
We’re still warming up and may have the door closed, but we’re here for you! We’ve got free HIV and STI testing, harm reduction items and safer sex kits.
We’re on 35th and Indiana the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month and 71st/Jeffery the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Wind Down Social Club
2024-05-24 16:30 - 18:30 | 1525 E 55th St
Care2Prevent’s newest group was created for young people between the ages of 14-20 who are living with HIV.
This group creates a sense of community for the younger generations by allowing them to realize that you are not alone in your diagnosis.
This group provides a fun, safe space for our youth and also to shares the tools to be able to look towards your futures outside the scope of HIV.
The group meets every fourth Friday in-person from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Parents/Guardians are welcome, but are not allowed in the youth room, and will be asked to meet in our parent lounge. For more information, call or text Jiorg at 312-598-6789.

Care2Prevent closed for 4th of July Holiday
2024-07-04

Navy Pier Event
2024-07-09 12:00 - 15:00
Care2Prevent received a generous donation of tickets for the Centennial Ferris wheel at Navy Pier! Our combined groups of Rose Petals and Getting to Zero will attend the event today. Please call/text 872-242-8296 if you are interested in joining us.

Getting to Zero
2024-07-11 10:00 - 12:00
Getting to Zero (GTZ) is our weekly Thursday group for individuals impacted by HIV, regardless of status. We meet on Thursdays at 10am both on Zoom and in-person. Call/text 872-242-8296 for more information or to join.
Activities include sexual health education, art, self-care, field trips, training and more.

Annual Long-Term Survivor Celebration
2024-07-16 12:00 - 16:00
This annual event focuses on recognizing and celebrating long-term survivors of HIV. We also recognize those who are more newly diagnosed, and we celebrate the work of the HIV advocates and activists in our community.
Please reach out to Tess at 312-598-6789 for more information or if you would like to attend.

Mobile Testing on 71st/Jeffrey
2024-07-25 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-08 14:00 - 18:00
Our mobile HIV/STI testing schedule continues through the summer.
We will still be going out on Thursday afternoons from 2-6pm and will be at the same locations as before, alternating between 35th/Indiana and 71st/Jeffery.
We’ve got free HIV and STI testing, harm reduction items and safer sex kits.
We’re on 35th and Indiana on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month, and 71st and Jeffery on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

Mobile Testing on 35th/Indiana
2024-08-01 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-15 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-29 14:00 - 18:00
