How much do Kind Clinic services cost?
Kind Clinic provides high quality healthcare for everyone in our community. Our Advocates are always available to get the care you need.
Why Kind Clinic?
Kind Clinic is committed to serving anyone who needs access to sexual health services. It is our goal to eliminate judgment and stigma that can surround sexual health services.
If my viral load is deemed undetectable, does that mean the virus is untransmittable?
The CDC says “undetectable equals untransmittable” (or U=U) occurs after 6-12 months of being undetectable, though some experts say U=U may be true after about 4-6 months of being undetectable. This can only be determined by lab tests at this time.
What happens if I miss a dose of my HIV treatment?
If you miss a dose of your HIV medication, just take it the next day. As long as doses are not being regularly missed, it should not be a problem.
What does Treatment as Prevention mean?
Treatment as prevention is having an undetectable viral load. This means that the person cannot transmit the HIV virus to other people.
Is my HIV treatment covered by insurance?
HIV medication should be covered by insurance, oftentimes the pharmaceutical company will assist with copay costs.
Once you have HIV, are you on the medication forever?
Yes. There are great one-pill daily regimens and research on some longer acting treatments such as injections or implants that may be available in a few years. If a person stops taking their HIV medication, the viral levels can rise again and this causes the person’s immune system to have to work and can cause […]
Can I get treatment during Drop-In HIV/STI Testing hours?
No. If your lab results indicate you require treatment, we’ll call you to schedule a follow up appointment either at one of our clinic locations or via virtual visit.
What’s the difference between Drop-In HIV/STI Testing Services and an HIV & STI Testing appointment?
During our Drop-in HIV/STI Testing hours, no appointment is needed to get tested for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia. Other STI tests require an “HIV & STI Testing” appointment. Unfortunately, we do not treat for STIs during our Drop-In HIV/STI hours. If you’re experiencing symptoms related to an STI and would like to […]
How long will I have to wait for my results?
Test results are uploaded into your Kind Clinic patient portal within 3-5 business days. If your test result is reactive, a Kind Clinic representative will call you to schedule a follow-up appointment for treatment.
