The Samaritan Clinic - "Mind, Body and Soul"
 

   The clinic's mission statement is to reach out to the community in love, respect and dignity, to bless those in need.  It is a faith-based organization that exists for the express purpose of rendering non-emergency health care to people of all denominations who do not have Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. The clinic was founded in August 2004 with the belief that peoples' needs were not only physical and mental but also spiritual. The practioners' services are without cost to the individual and all of the work is accomplished with the assistance of dedicated volunteers. The clinic is open twice each month, the first and third Tuesdays, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The clinic utilizes patient assistance programs with approximately 30 pharmaceutical companies providing free medication, and lab work done at a substantial discount due to a special pricing agreement with Lab Corp. Approximately 100 people visit the clinic each month. Additionally, The Las Animas County Health Department and The Salvation Army have participated in the clinic's efforts.

   Clients receive ongoing care and medication for chronic conditions and the Samaritan Clinic measures its success through stabilizing and improving the health conditions of each patient. Providing necessary healthcare not only helps patients, but also creates an improved lifestyle for their families. Future goals include the addition of other services such as health and lifestyle management education for conditions such as diabetes and obesity and the possibility of providing some non-complex dental procedures.

   The clinic is located on the corner of Frost and North Linden in Trinidad.  The Royal Gorge Baptist Association provides the building, and utility costs are reimbursed by The Fisher's Peak Community Church. All other expenses are covered by private donations, which can be mailed to 10377 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad, CO 81082.