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'''Solihten Institute''' (formerly known as '''The Samaritan Institute''') is a non-profit organization based in Denver, Colorado which manages a national network of counseling centers (Affiliated Centers) that prioritize accessible mental health care and integrated approaches to care that acknowledge the interdependence of mind, body, spirit, and community into a person’s well-being<ref>{{Cite web |title=990 Finder {{!}} Candid |url=https://app.candid.org/profile/7320810/solihten-institute-inc-31-0951606?_gl=1*1on0xd7*_gcl_au*ODA2ODA0NTg0LjE3Nzc2NjM3MzU.*_ga*MTI3MDUzNDAxMy4xNzc3NjYzNzM1*_ga_5W8PXYYGBX*czE3Nzc2NjM3MzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzc2NjM3MzQkajYwJGwwJGgw |access-date=2026-05-01 |website=app.candid.org}}</ref>.
Solihten Centers are independently run affiliates accredited by Solihten Institute. The model is cost-effective in practice and is capable of offering counseling at lower rates than many other programs. In addition, Solihten Centers<ref>{{Cite web |last=PC(USA) |title=Church-nested counseling center expands access to care in Atlanta {{!}} Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) |url=https://pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/2026/5/1/church-nested-counseling-center-expands-access-care-atlanta |access-date=2026-05-01 |website=pcusa.org |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=TBCC – Trinity Boston Connects |url=https://trinityconnects.org/tbcc/ |access-date=2026-05-01 |website=trinityconnects.org}}</ref>work in collaboration with local physicians and faith-related organizations to best serve a client's varying needs, as appropriate. Solihten Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization, governed by a board of directors.
==Ethics in Business Awards== Many Solihten Centers host local Ethics in Business Awards programs. The Awards are intended to honor community leaders, businesses, and non-profit organizations which promote social responsibility, civic improvement, environmental concerns or ethical conduct.
==External links== *[https://solihten.org/ Official website] ==References== {{Reflist}} Category:Organizations established in 1972 Category:Social welfare parachurch organizations Category:Mental health organizations based in Colorado Category:1972 establishments in Indiana