Spiritual Care

The Department of Spiritual Care at Highpoint Health is committed to caring for the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and staff. We provide spiritual support to people of all faith traditions, and those with none, and are readily available to explore spiritual questions and concerns that may arise during hospitalization. 

Spirituality is a vital part of human wholeness and plays an important role in the healing process. Chaplains help people deal with issues of fear, loneliness, ethical values, as well as questions of meaning and hope. The purpose of spiritual care is to empower a holistic approach to utilize the spiritual resources of one's faith and traditions as one seeks healing. Faith gives a foundation from which you can find order in the midst of chaos and hope in the midst of despair. 

When You May Want to Talk With a Chaplain 

• If you need someone to pray with you for strength or discernment or if you are concerned for your own health or that of a loved one 
• If you would like your community clergy person or your loved one's clergy to come and visit, but are unsure of how to contact them 
• If you or a family member is having spiritual questions and need a non-judgemental listener 
• If you are experiencing anxiety and could use a guide toward finding peace 
• If you are experiencing conflict between your religious beliefs and a recommended medical procedure 
• If you need help making an end-of-life decision 
• If you have been given discouraging news about a medical condition 
• If you feel a need to have sacraments, or other rituals rooted in your religious faith practice, such as communion, anointing, baptism or a blessing, for yourself or a child
• If you are scheduled to have surgery or another procedure and would like to have someone offer words of comfort or compassion 
• If you need assistance with advanced healthcare planning 
• If there is an ethical question that is bothering you and you would like a safe person with whom to speak 
• If you are mourning a loss and would like a safe person with whom to speak 
• If you are a staff member and you have religious or ethical concerns about the work you perform 
• If you are a staff member and would like guidance with a patient's religious traditions in order to provide culturally competent care
• If you are staff member seeking support and encouragement in your own life 

How to Request a Chaplain 

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas employs a full-time chaplain with a rich background in pastoral ministry, and it utilizes on-call extern and community chaplains to help provide spiritual care whenever it is needed. To request a chaplain, please talk to your nurse who can request a spiritual care consult. Anyone with a request may also email highpointchaplain@lpnt.net