When to Call a Chaplain

Pastoral care is offered by our staff hospital chaplains and resident chaplains to individuals of all faiths, or of no particular faith. Specific denominational affiliation is not required to use our services.

Reasons to call a chaplain:

	When you feel scared about being in the hospital
	When someone close to you has died
	When you feel discouraged
	When you're asking God, "Why?"
	When you need help with Advance Directives
	When you wish to have Guided Imagery
	When your family is upset
	When you're facing a difficult decision
	When you want to receive sacraments, a blessing or other ritual
	When you want someone to join you in prayer
	When you've heard some bad news or when you want to celebrate
	When you're having surgery or a medical procedure
	When you need help contacting your pastor, rabbi, or imam