Care2Prevent

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 (America/Chicago)
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

Care2Prevent closed for Labor Day
2024-09-02

Y.A.W.N. (Youth Access to Working Networks)
2024-09-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Shine Bright Community Center, 8560 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, 60619
Join us for Care2Prevent’s first annual Y.A.W.N. self-care fair! This free event was created for young people to connect with wellness and employment resources throughout the community.
We will have on-the-spot job interviews, education, hair braiding, financial literacy, housing information and more.
Refreshments will be available and we will have a gift card raffle prize at the end of the event!
Email jiorg.dail@bsd.uchicago.edu with any questions.

Mobile on 71st/Jeffrey
2024-09-16 14:00 - 18:00
Our mobile HIV/STI testing schedule through fall and winter has expanded!
Every Thursday from September forward we will be on Jeffrey just north of 71st.
We’ve got free HIV and STI testing, harm reduction items and safer sex kits.

Open Mic Night with Gender Productions
2024-10-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Co-Prosperity, 3219 S Morgan St, Chicago, 60608
Come on down to the Co-Prosperity Cultural Center for a fun open mic night through this collaboration with Gender Productions. We’ll have some snacks, health screenings and great stories to share.
Doors open at 6pm.
Hope to see you there!

Care2Prevent closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29

Care2Prevent closed for winter holiday
2024-12-25 - 2025-01-01

Closed for holiday
2025-01-20

Getting to Zero cookbook series
2025-02-06 10:00 - 12:00
Every first Thursday of the month we host a cookbook series where YOU get to show us how you cook. The goal of this series is to share affordable and *healthy* meals that are easy to make. If you’re interested in cooking, email us by the Monday before group and we’ll get the ingredients. All you need to do is be ready to cook. Anyone who comes can share in the food.
Food demos take place in Hyde Park. Email c2p-outreach@bsd.uchicago.edu for more info or you’d like to join.
At the end of the year, we will put together the recipes into a cookbook to sell to raise money for the Rose Petals community group!
This is a program of Getting to Zero.

Pozitive Lovin' --a mix and mingle event
2025-02-11 15:30 - 17:30 | 1525 E 55th St
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with us this year at our mix and mingle event, Pozitive Lovin’. We’ll share hot cocoa and candy hearts and maybe even find that special someone…
Email c2p-outreach@bsd.uchicago.edu for more info

WNDDWN
2025-02-25 16:30 - 18:30
The Winddown Social Club is a group for individuals under 25yo who are living with HIV. This group is meant for young people to build connection with others who have a shared lived experience. Parents of those who would like to attend are invited to the parent lounge. Groups take place in Hyde Park or on Zoom.
Email c2p-outreach@bsd.uchicago.edu for more information or if you’re interested in attending.

Sapphic Peaks Open Mic
2025-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Co-Prosperity, 3219 S Morgan St, Chicago, 60608
Come on out for our second collaboration with GenderProductions for a gender-bending open mic at Co-Prosperity. Admission is free. Join us and share your story!

IAMWOMAN
2025-03-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Chase Bank (Stony), 6650 S Stony Island
Care2Prevent is hosting a health and resource fair for International Women’s Day. Free HIV/STI testing, health screenings and women’s health information will be available. Stop by and see what you can pick up.
Participating partners include:
Chase Bank
Casa Esperanza
National Association of Black Nurses
South Side Help Center

Mobile Collaboration with DFSS
2025-08-21 13:00 - 17:00
This week our mobile unit will be on the street at the DFSS office at 1140 W 79th St. We’ll still be offering the same services!

Gender Productions Open Mic
2025-11-20 19:00 - 22:00 | 6534 S Ashland Ave
We’re having another open mic night in collaboration with our friends at Gender Productions!
Care2Prevent will be providing sexual health resources and free HIV/STI testing at this event, which is a gender-bending open mic. Come with your best story, proudest talent, or just come with yourself and we will celebrate you!
Admission is free. Masks are required. And they’re still looking for performers. Sign up today.

World AIDS Day 2025
2025-12-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Shine Bright Community Center, 8560 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, 60619
Care2Prevent, in close partnership with Casa Esperanza, brings you yet another World AIDS Day commemoration.
Join us on Monday, December 1st at the Shine Bright Community Center at 8560 S Cottage Grove Ave from 10am-2pm for an afternoon of resources, food, a panel discussion and free HIV/STI testing.
More info to come.

Closed for winter holiday
2025-12-24 - 2026-01-01

2026 Pediatric Health Clinic
2026-01-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Friend Health Center, 800 E 55th St
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. Clinic takes place at the Friend Health Center at 6250 S Cottage Grove, with the entrance being around the corner on Evans St.
The Pediatric Health clinic hours are 5:00-7:30pm on Wednesday evenings. Reach out to your care team to schedule an appointment, or contact us at 773-702-5872 or c2preferrals@bsd.uchicago.edu.
