Pastoral Care

Pastoral care services

Our chaplain is available to provide spiritual support to patients, families, visitors and staff. Our pastoral care services include:

• Prayer

• Spiritual care

• Religious literature

• Sacraments and blessings

• Assistance with advanced directives

• Ministry of Presence

• Spiritual guidance

• Faith community, clergy and/or a hospital liaison

• Pastoral care education and training

• Guidance regarding health care ethics

When to contact chaplain services

Consider contacting chaplain services in the following circumstances:

• When experiencing emotional and spiritual distress.

• When facing surgery.

• When receiving unwelcome news associated with chronic illness.

• When experiencing sadness and grief.

• When family, church and community support are not immediately available.

• When reaching life milestones and times of celebration.

• When life stories need to be listened to and validated.

• When facing difficult choices associated with life-support technology and end of life.

• When, as a patient, you want to experience respect and compassion for your dignity and beliefs.