Program areas at Solihten Institute
Accreditation and consultation - each affiliated center must be accredited by the Samaritan Institute every four years to ensure that affiliated centers maintain sound organizational structures, efficient management and administration, high quality clinical processes, careful financial and personnel practices, and professional accountability. Consultation is available to each affiliated center for various types of support.
Clergy and congregation care - this program is a research, development, and training effort to help Samaritan centers nationwide serve clergy, congregations, and judicatories. Three regional collaboratives are comprised of affiliated centers that provide a range of services including clergy groups, clergy assessment, coaching, consultation, education, and spiritual direction.
Education and conference - professional staff members from the Institute visit affiliated centers on a regular basis to provide education, lead workshops and retreats, and support center development in other ways. A multitude of resources are available to all affiliated centers. A national conference is held on an annual basis to bring leaders from all affiliated centers together for educational sessions, workshops, forums and networking events.