The Methodist Healthcare Spiritual Care Staff is committed to taking care of all of you - body, mind and spirit. This continuing ministry provides spiritual care and counseling to patients, family members, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff, as well as resources and training to Mid-South clergy and laity.

Methodist Healthcare's spiritual care is provided by a dedicated staff of chaplains with specialized training in hospital ministry and local church experience. They are committed to providing spiritual care and ministry to persons of all faiths and are an important part of the interdisciplinary health care team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and ancillary personnel. The chaplains visit patients and family members to bring God's presence and Spirit into the midst of often difficult and uncertain moments arising from illness, accident or disease. Spiritual Care Services are available 24 hours a day.

Spiritual Care Services include:

• Patient and Family Visitation
• Crisis Ministry
• Bereavement Ministry
• Spiritual Direction
• Stress Management
• Conflict Management
• Administering the Sacraments
• Worship Services
• Memorial Services
• Devotional Materials
• Bibles (English, Spanish, Braille, audio)
• Faith-Based Literature and Resources
• Ethics Consultation and Counseling
• Supportive Counsel Regarding Advance Directive Issues

Contact Information:
Spiritual Care Services Office Phone: 901.516.7461
Spiritual Care Services Office Fax: 901.516.8250
Dial-A-Devotion, Upper Room Phone Line: 901.516.7463