Program Mission

Chaplain Service provides spiritual/pastoral care support and counseling to the entire patient population who receive services in our healthcare system. This population includes: inpatients; outpatients; rehabilitation and respite care patients; residents of our extended care facilities; and community participants in ongoing theraputic programs. Chaplain Service provides education to patient and family on issues/concerns related to: end of life discussion; grief/bereavement needs; spiritual aspects of recovery form addictions; and ethical decision-making in patient treatment plans.

Specialties

• Bedside Pastoral Visitation
• Worship and Sacramental Ministry
• End of Life Assistance - Palliative/Hospice Care Patients and Families
• Spiritual Aspects in Addiction Recovery
• Ethical Concerns in Patient Treatment Plans
• Assist Patient and Family in Coordinating Pastoral Care with Local Faith Groups

Medical Center Chapels

Chapels are located on the first floor of each medical center.

Gainesville
First Floor, Room B230 (near Physical Therapy)
Toll Free: 800-324-8387, ext. 6317
Local: 352-376-1611, ext. 6317

Lake City
First Floor, Room 110 (near the Canteen)
Toll Free: 800-308-8387, ext. 2125 or 2124
Local: 386-755-3016, ext. 2125 or 2124