MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Spiritual Care chaplains serve patients and families of all faiths and religious affiliations. Learn more about our spiritual and pastoral care services.
What is spiritual care?
Care of the human spirit is critical to health. It is the work of our entire care team. Chaplains are specially-trained in human understanding, pastoral counseling, and religious and cultural traditions. Chaplains are available to all patients and their loved ones. We provide a listening presence, guidance in mindfulness and prayer, decision-making support, and help finding purpose and meaning.
What can I expect from a chaplain?
Our chaplains provide emotional support and gentle spiritual guidance when people are:
- Feeling anxious, afraid or upset
- Struggling with emotional, spiritual or religious questions or with the meaning of an illness
- Wrestling with difficult treatment choices or ethical dilemmas
- Observing spiritual practices or religious rites
- Inviting their faith community leader
- Grieving
- Dealing with difficult news
- Preparing mindfully for surgery
Contact Us
Rev. Tom Wager
Tom.Wagers@mainehealth.org
207-563-4592