AIDS Response Effort

Testing: Walk In Testing at Piccadilly
2026-05-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-18 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Walk in FREE and CONFIDENTIAL STI/HIV Testing every Monday from 11am – 4pm at 124 W. Piccadilly St.
Free STI lab testing including:

Chlamydia/Gonorrhea
Syphilis
HIV
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Hepatitis B (HBV)

Anyone can get tested, regardless if you have symptoms or not. Testing is private, confidential and done in a judgment free space.
Take control of your sexual health and get tested!

R.I.S.E. Center: GAY-RP (Ages 40+) Affinity Group
2026-05-04 18:00 - 20:00
GAY-RP Affinity Group
Every first Monday @6pm
Gay-RP meets at a different restaurant each week. Please contact for details. Location will be posted at 124 W. Piccadilly St. on the day of the meeting.

Testing: Free STI & HIV Testing
2026-05-05 16:00 - 19:00
ARE’s Testing and Prevention team will be offering free testing on the first Tuesday every month from 4-7pm at 124 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601. Walk ins available.

Comprehensive Harm Reduction: CHR Services
2026-05-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-19 16:00 - 19:00
CHR Services available every Tuesday from 4pm – 7pm at 124 W. Piccadilly St.
Our Services Include:

Syringe Exchange Programs: Providing sterile needles and safe disposal options to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C.
Naloxone Distribution: Offering free naloxone kits and information on how to use them to reverse opioid overdoses and save lives.
Substance Use Counseling: Offering confidential counseling and support to help individuals manage their substance use and explore treatment options if they choose.
Health Services and Testing: Offering access to healthcare services, including HIV and Hepatitis testing, wound care, and referrals to medical providers.

CHR Van: Our Health Campus
2026-05-06 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-20 09:30 - 11:30
Comprehensive Harm Reduction van at Our Health Campus 301 N. Cameron St. Winchester, VA. 9:30am – 11:30am

R.I.S.E. Center: Book Club
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30
Join us in the new Center Library with your current or favorite book for a time of silent reading (6-6:45) and then a time of discussing said book (6:45-7:30). Come for both sections or just one (Silent/BYOB).
Group members are welcome to use a book from the center library and even check it out!
124 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601
Every first Wednesday of the Month.

CHR Van: CCAP
2026-05-07 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-14 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-21 09:00 - 11:30
Comprehensive Harm Reduction van at CCAP 112 St. Kent St. Winchester, VA 9am – 11:30am

CHR Van: 1104 Amherst St.
2026-05-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-15 13:00 - 15:00
Comprehensive Harm Reduction van @ 1104 Amherst St. Winchester, Va 22601
1pm-3pm

R.I.S.E Center: Coffee and Coloring
2026-05-08 15:00 - 17:00 | R.I.S.E Center, 124 W Piccadilly St., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
Join us every other Friday for Coffee and Coloring. 3-5pm @ 124 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601

CHR Walk In Hours: 124 W. Piccadilly St.
2026-05-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-18 11:00 - 15:00
Comprehensive Harm Reduction Walk In Hours
124 W. Piccadilly St. 11am – 3pm

R.I.S.E Center: Youth Affinity Group
2026-05-11 18:00 - 20:00
Youth Affinity Group Ages 13-17. Second Monday of each month @6pm
124 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601

R.I.S.E. Center: Rainbow Connection Affinity Group, LGBTQ+ 18+
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:30
Rainbow Connection Affinity Group for LGBTQ+ 18+
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm
124 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601

R.I.S.E. Center: Game Night!
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00
ARE’s LGBTQ+ Center Game Night!
Second Wednesday of the month 6pm – 8pm
124 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601

R.I.S.E. Center: Trans Family Affinity Group
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00
Trans Family Affinity Group
Every Second Thursday of the month @6pm at the same time as our Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Affinity Group.
124 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601

R.I.S.E. Center Trans and Gender Expansive Affinity Group
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00
ARE’s LGBTQ+ Center hosts a monthly Trans and Gender Non-Conforming affinity group every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6pm at 124 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601

R.I.S.E Center: Physical Disability Affinity Group
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:00
Do you have a physical disability? Need tips on how to perform daily activities? Need to vent about ableist people or the medical system? Just want to be around others who understand?
Join us on the third Saturday of each month from 11a – 1p as we support each other with our unique challenges.
*Invisible/non-apparent disabilities welcome!
**LGBTQIA+ Allies welcome!

Cozy Writing Workshop
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | R.I.S.E Center, 124 W Piccadilly St., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
Every 3rd Saturday 2-4pm @ 124 W. Piccadilly St.
Drop in and write with us! Whether you are writing stories, poetry, a novel, journaling, or doing school work, come hang out with other writers.

R.I.S.E Center: Bisexual and Pansexual Affinity Group
2026-05-18 18:00 - 20:00
Bisexual and Pansexual Affinity Group
Every 3rd Monday of the month 6-8pm @ 124 W. Piccadilly St.

R.I.S.E. Center Young Adult Affinity Group
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00
ARE’s LGBTQ+ Center hosts a monthly young adult group (ages 18-25) every third Tuesday of the month at 6pm.
124 W. Piccadilly St. WInchester, VA 22601

R.I.S.E. Center: Monthly Volunteer Meetings
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:30
Monthly Volunteer Meetings!
6-6:30: New Volunteer Orientation (Please complete application here)
6:30-8: All Volunteers
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 124 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601
