Our Plan to Meet the Need for More Integrated Care
Waterloo Counseling Center to become a program of Texas Health Action in 2021 About five years ago, a small team of volunteers combined forces to open Austin’s first clinic focused on PrEP. It would later become Kind Clinic, the first program of Texas Health Action. Since then, we have expanded our sexual health services to include HIV-related […]
Managing Loneliness as a QPOC During Quarantine
By Armando Sanchez of “Gay Men and Blog” “I know sometimes you feel alone. I know some nights you wait by your phone. I know you wish you had somebody to hold. It don’t have to be lonely being alone” – “Lonely” by Chloe x Halle These lyrics ruveal what many of us queer folk […]
Get to Know Dr. Ponce, Kind Clinic San Antonio’s Medical Director
We’d like to introduce you to one of the newest members of the Kind Clinic family, Dr. Philip Ponce! Dr. Ponce is our new Medical Director in San Antonio, where he will provide guidance and leadership alongside our clinic staff. He adds a vast array of knowledge to an already amazing team and we’re so […]
Pets for Pride Competition 2020
Updated on August, 17, 2020 Put your paws together for our Pets for Pride 2020 winner, Oakley, and their human bff, Lizzy! You’re the lucky winners of the $50 Visa gift card grand prize! You werked it in that hat and matching rainbow collar – huge round of app-paws goes out to you! Thank you […]
Meditation: Be Kind to Your Mind
Meditation is one of those words that conjures up a variety of images – from saffron clad monks to sage-wreathed hippies dripping in crystal jewelry. But did you know that some of the most successful CEOs and entrepreneurs practice meditation at work? Everyday Health cites big names like Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington, and Sir Paul […]
Coronavirus Update
Updated on December 20, 2021 Patients with COVID-19 symptoms will not be seen at Kind Clinic locations. All of our Kind Clinic locations are open for patient appointments. While at the clinic, patients are required to wear a mask at all times for the safety of our other patients and staff. At this time, only […]
“Say It Loud,” a Night of Poetry and Passion
In case you missed it, here’s your chance to catch “Say It Loud,” Kind Clinic’s one-night virtual engagement of poetry, passion and performance. “Say It Loud” was originally recorded on June 30, 2020 and hosted by an Austin staple on the poetry scene, Jomar Valentin. Watch and listen to the amazing words of Ebony […]
Sex Ed in Texas Schools Needs an Overhaul
On Monday, June 29th, the Texas State Board of Education held a virtual hearing where dozens of community leaders and parents urged the board to drastically update the standards of sexual health education in public schools. These policies have not been revised since 1977. Texas Health Action’s (THA) CEO, Christopher Hamilton, testified before the board […]
Black Lives Matter: How the Movement Can Impact Sexual Health
For this installment of the Kind Talk* series, we brought together a panel of local leaders to discuss a range of issues affecting the Black community. Learn how the Black Lives Matter movement is inspiring government leaders and community health organizations around the country. As a result, find out how they are working to address […]
Celebrating Pride in 2020
It’s June. Usually during this time, organizations around the country are in full on Pride mode. It’s the season of parades, drag queens doing death drops and dips, and the onslaught of brands unveiling their rainbow packaging to show their celebratory spirit of the LGBTQIA+ community. But this year, things are a bit different. On one […]
