SAN ANTONIO – Kind Clinic San Antonio works to break down barriers to sexual health care by providing services to all residents, regardless of their insurance status, through an LGBTQ-affirming lens.

The clinic offers a range of essential health services, including HIV prevention and treatment, gender-affirming care and mental health support.

For many Texans, lack of insurance and high costs create barriers to receiving even basic health services. The Kind Clinic aims to address these challenges by providing affordable and accessible care to underserved communities.

“We do HIV prevention, which is also known as PrEP. We do PEP, which is post-exposure prophylaxis,” said Kind Clinic administrator Rox Canavacholo. “We work with people living with HIV and provide gender-affirming care as well as intersex and STI testing.”

Mental health services are a key part of Kind Clinic’s mission, partnering with the Waterloo Counseling Center and providing vital support to the LGBTQ+ community and others in need.

The clinic also has an on-site pharmacy where patients can fill prescriptions immediately after their visit. Canavacholo pointed out that the convenience of the pharmacy is often unknown to patients.

“A lot of people don’t realize we have a pharmacy next door. They can meet with one of our attorneys and then get their prescriptions filled right away,” she said.

Kind Clinic strives to create a supportive environment for patients who may feel nervous or unsure about accessing care. The clinic provides group support for people living with HIV as well as support for their families. “We have an HIV support group. It is open to people living with HIV and their loved ones, so family members can join as well,” said Canavacholo.

For more information about Kind Clinic services, including visiting hours and counseling options, visit kindclinic.org.

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