COMMUNITY HEROES

COMMUNITY HERO: HEALTH SERVICES OF NORTH TEXAS

Health Services of North Texas, Inc. (HSNT) has grown from a grass roots organization into a highly respected agency dedicated to making a difference in North Texas communities by improving the quality of life for all North Texans through medical care, support services and advocacy.

As a nonprofit organization we are dedicated to providing excellent medical care for the entire family, from newborns to grandparents, including prenatal care, counseling services as well as chronic and infectious disease care management.

HSNT staff is committed to providing compassionate service using an approach that provides the highest level of care while giving our patients the tools they need to take charge of their health. HSNT is a responsive organization with a long history of providing for the changing needs of our communities.

COMMUNITY HERO: RESOURCE CENTER

Through its health and medical services, the Resource Center is a leader in HIV/AIDS education, prevention and services, and provides a full spectrum of STD prevention education, screenings and treatments.

More than 1,200 volunteers and a paid staff of over 50 make Resource Center one of the largest centers of its kind in the U.S. More than 60,000 people each year use the Center through its programs and services. From its roots as an advocacy group for civil rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, the Center continues its mission: to develop programs and offer services for the LGBTQ community as well as individuals and families affected by HIV and AIDS.

It operates the John Thomas LGBT Community Center, named after the founding executive director, Nelson-Tebedo Clinic, Fuse, Valor Latino, United Black Ellument and Youth First.