Spiritual Care | MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital

MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital Spiritual Care serves patients and families of all faiths and religious affiliations.

Compassionate care for the human spirit

Our 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

Chapel/Quiet Room

The MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital chapel/quiet room is located on the first floor of the main building near the gift shop. The chapel is always open for reflection and prayer. You may leave prayer requests for the Chaplain. When the Chaplain is not available, local clergy are available to provide support.