Spiritual Care Support

We are here to help you when you need it

What is the structure of the Spiritual Care Department?

The Spiritual Care Department structure at Henry Ford Health includes a director, four managers, and 55-60 chaplains, designed to meet the diverse needs of those in our community. Our Chaplains are spiritually based individuals who have extensive education and training that allows them to hold space and facilitate spiritual healing for patients, families, and team members at some of the most vulnerable times of their life. 

Our teams of professionally trained chaplains include, but are not limited to, Imams, Rabbis, Catholic Priests, and Ordained Protestant Clergy. 

Chaplains support all people those who follow a particular faith tradition, and those who do not. Our Henry Ford Health chaplains are here for you to:

• Provide in-hospital bedside support
• Provide support in rituals and sacraments (as requested)
• Listen to your concerns about illness or hospitalization without judgment
• Help support family members experiencing feelings of grief and loss
• Assist with end-of-life decisions
• Pray with you for hope and peace before and after surgery
• Contact community clergy or faith groups on your behalf

When should I contact a Chaplain?

If you, or someone in the hospital, are experiencing loneliness, grief, loss of hope, poor prognosis, lack of peace, and/or challenges at the end of life.

When are Chaplains available?

In most of our hospitals, Chaplains are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How do I to contact a Chaplain at a Henry Ford Health Hospital?

Call the hospital operator and ask to speak to the Spiritual Care Department.