Care2Prevent

Mobile Testing
2021-01-26 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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!

Rose Petals
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.

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, 2021-07-21 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!

Mobile Testing
2021-07-28 12:00 - 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/text 872-242-8296 for more information.
Today we’ll be at 35th and King Dr. on the street by the Culver’s and we’ll be joined by the hospital team who is providing FREE COVID vaccinations. No appointment needed.
Hope to see you there!

Mobile Testing
2021-08-09 12:00 - 18:00, 2021-08-10 15:00 - 18:30
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.
This week we will be across from the Walmart on Cottage Grove at 47th St and we will have FREE COVID vaccinations as well!
Hope to see you there!

Mobile Testing
2021-08-11 14:00 - 17:00
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.
This week we will be across from the Walmart on Cottage Grove at 47th St.
Hope to see you there!

Mobile Testing
2021-08-18 14:00 - 18:00 | 75th and Stony Island
We’re out and about in August!
Stop on by for FREE HIV/STI testing on our mobile unit. This week we’re at 75th and Stony Island across from the Jewel. Still want to get tested but can’t make it? Call 773-702-5872 to schedule an appointment in the office.
Hope to see you there!

Mobile Testing
2021-08-24 16:00 - 18:30 | 47th and Cottage Grove
We’re out and about in August!
Stop on by for FREE HIV/STI testing on our mobile unit. This week we have a bit of a shorter schedule and we’ll be across from the Walmart on Cottage Grove at 47th. Still want to get tested but can’t make it? Call 773-702-5872 to schedule an appointment in the office.
Hope to see you there!

Back-to-School Testing Event
2021-08-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Jackson Park
Care2Prevent is having a back-to-school testing bash on Tuesday, August 31st!
Join us from 10am-3pm on the northeast corner of Cornell and Hayes Dr. in Jackson Park for your FREE HIV/STI test, back-to-school supplies, free haircuts and free COVID testing and vaccines. No reservations needed.
This event is supported by Free COVID Care, Peer Plus and Moe the BarbHER.

Mobile Testing
2021-10-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Multiple
We’re still out and about this fall. Stop on by!
Stop on by for FREE HIV/STI testing on our mobile unit. See the schedule below for tentative locations. Still want to get tested but can’t make it? Call 773-702-5872 to schedule an appointment in the office.

Wed, 10/13
47th/Cottage
Wed, 11/3
75th/Stony

Thurs, 10/14
47th/Cottage
Thurs, 11/4
75th/Stony

Wed, 10/20
35th/State
Wed, 11/10
75th/Stony

Thurs, 10/21
35th/State
Thurs, 11/11
75th/Stony

Wed, 10/27
79th/Halsted
Wed, 11/17
47th/Cottage

Thurs, 10/28
79th/Halsted
Thurs, 10/18
47th/Cottage

Hope to see you there!

Adult Sexual Health Clinic
2021-11-29 17:00 - 19:30 | 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.
The Adult Sexual Health clinic hours are 5:00-7:30pm on Monday 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.
Cover art from Black Man in a White Coat, by Damon Tweedy.

Rose Petals
2022-01-04 15:00 - 16:00
Rose Petals is Care2Prevent’s weekly support group for female-identified individuals living with HIV. This group helps women learn how to cope emotionally, understand treatment adherence, and advocate for and educate others. The goal of Rose Petals is to encourage women to build upon the skills they have to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Rose Petals is currently meeting on Tuesday afternoons at 3pm on Zoom. Contact Elaine for more information at 872-216-9401 if you’re interested in joining.

Mobile Testing
2022-01-05 14:00 - 18:00 | Multiple
Chicago winters are no joke. But we’re still here.
Stop on by for FREE HIV/STI testing on our mobile unit. We’ll be out on Wednesday afternoons from 2-6pm this winter. We start off the year on 35th and Indiana. Stay tuned for February and March locations. Still want to get tested but can’t make it? Call 773-702-5872 to schedule an appointment in the office.
Hope to see you there!

Getting to Zero
2022-01-06 10:00 - 12:00
Care2Prevent’s second support, Getting to Zero, was created for youth and families impacted by HIV. Groups meet both in-person and virtually on Thursday mornings at 10am. If you would like more information, please call or text Meera at 872-242-8296.

Mobile Testing
2022-03-02 14:00 - 18:00
We’re welcoming in the spring weather on 79th and Halsted in March! If you are interested in HIV or STI testing, just swing by. No appointments are needed. You can call or text at 872-242-8296 with any questions.
We’re out there on Wednesdays from 2-6pm in March. Stay safe.

Mobile Testing
2022-04-06 14:00 - 18:00
Join us out in the community on the mobile unit from 2-6pm on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons this spring. Check our Facebook page for specific location information on each date. We’re providing free HIV and STI testing and PrEP referrals.
In May and June, look for us at:

35th/Michigan on Wednesdays
71st/Jeffery on Thursdays

July and August locations will include:

75th/Stony Island
71st/Jeffery
47th/Cottage Grove
47th/Damen
35th/Michigan Ave
87th/Lafayette

Long-Term Survivor Event
2022-06-03 12:00 - 15:00
Welcome to our annual Long-Term Survivor event, coming to you this year in-person at the University of Chicago!
Have you been living with HIV for many years? Have you been recently diagnosed with HIV? You are invited to this event that celebrates your lives and resilience while living with HIV.
Stay tuned for more details on the specific time and location on-campus. We invite those of you who want to perform, read poetry, sing or dance to share your talents with us.

Walgreen's HIV Testing Event
2022-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.
