Services for Inpatients

Spiritual Care Services Department

About Spiritual Care Services

Spiritual Care Services at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital provides patients, their loved ones, and hospital staff with emotional, spiritual and religious support. We are committed to providing compassionate services to people of all faith traditions, with various beliefs, and those with no religious affiliation. An interfaith chaplain is in the hospital Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and on-call 24/7 for emergencies.

Services We Provide

  • Responding to referrals and patient requests
  • Rounding on units
  • Pre- and post-operative visits as requested
  • Blessings
  • Communion
  • End of Life Rituals
  • Memorial Services
  • Blessing of Hands & Tea for the Soul for staff
  • Bi-weekly groups on the Psychiatry unit and with the Addiction Recovery Program
  • An interfaith chapel open 24/7 (located near the 3rd floor entrance) with sacred texts, resource materials and a prayer book where prayer intentions, hopes and blessings can be written

For Patients and Families

When should I call a chaplain?

  • If you are struggling with the meaning of your illness
  • If you'd like to talk to someone about your faith
  • If you are faced with difficult treatment choices
  • If you would like to request a religious ritual specific to your tradition or situation
  • If you have received difficult news
  • If you are far from home and would like support
  • If you are anticipating surgery
  • If you'd like someone to pray with or bless you
  • If you are grieving a loss
  • If you would like to process feelings of anxiety or fear

For Staff

When should I call a chaplain?

  • If you are dealing with a spiritual issue
  • If you would like someone to pray with you or bless you
  • If you would like information on a patient's religious tradition in order to provide culturally competent care
  • If you have religious or ethical concerns about the work you perform
  • If you would like to arrange a memorial service for a deceased colleague

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