Spiritual and Religious Care 

Spirituality is an integral component of healing. Spiritual health is a source of coping, inner strength, peace, hope and comfort in times of distress. Hospital admissions may lead to spiritual distress for a variety of reasons. Addressing this distress can contribute to a greater scene of wholeness and wellness. Spiritual care not only supports patients in their spiritual distress; but also journeys with patients during times of consolation and peace.

 

Members of the Spiritual and Religious Care Team are professionally trained chaplains, and spiritual care providers, who offer multi-faith care in a clinical setting.


Contacting Spiritual Care

A Spiritual Care staff member is available on-call 24 hours a day seven days a week. A Roman Catholic Priest is available five days a week excluding Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Please contact the QCH switchboard for after-hour emergencies.

Spiritual and Religious Care Services

  • Assessment of Spiritual and Cultural Needs: Understanding and addressing unique spiritual concerns.
  • Cultural and Spiritual Support: Providing guidance during challenging times, incorporating traditions like prayer or smudging for resilience and healing.
  • Connection to Community Clergy and Indigenous Elders: Assistance in contacting Community Clergy, Elders or cultural leaders.
  • End-of-Life Rituals: Arranging traditional ceremonies and sacraments.
  • Crisis & Trauma Support: Offering comfort with a focus on cultural practices.
  • Decision-Making Support: Exploring culturally relevant options for reconciliation and healing.
  • Grief & Bereavement: Support in the grieving process through spiritual traditions.
  • A Sacred Space for Prayer, Meditation & Reflection: Offering a safe and quiet location for traditional practices.

Sacred Space at QCH

Queensway Carleton Hospital offers patients, family members, and visitors a Sacred Space for prayer, meditation, or reflection. It is located on the first floor, past the QCH Gift Box.

 

QCH Sacred Space entrance QCH Sacred Space

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