Spiritual Care

At Adventist HealthCare we offer spiritual care and emotional support to patients of all faiths. All of our chaplains are trained and board certified under the auspices of The Association For Clinical Pastoral Education and College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy to address the diverse needs of our community, and help those who visit and stay at our facilities.

Spiritual Care Services

Ceremonies

Chaplains are available to minister a variety of ceremonies and services, including:

Baby dedications/blessings
Funeral services
Memorial services
Weddings
Interfaith Sunday service

End of Life Care

We believe in supporting family and friends of terminally ill patients through end of life care. During this particularly difficult time chaplains are available to help in several ways, including:

Comfort care for terminally ill patients and families
Ethical decisions
Spiritual and cultural education
Dealing with spiritual and emotional issues
No one dies alone

Support Groups

Adventist HealthCare offers a number of different support groups for patients, former patients, family members and caregivers. Join a support group and find strength in numbers.

When To Call A Chaplain

When you want to pray with someone
When you need someone to listen
When you need to talk with someone
When you have ethical concerns
When you, a patient, or a family member has spiritual concerns
When discouragement, depression, or anxiety threatens you or your loved one's treatment