Care2Prevent

Mobile Testing
2021-07-28 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

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
