Introduction to Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care is a ministry of healing which provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, their families, and hospital staff. The Chaplains work as part of the healing team in conjunction with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers. Pastoral Care may include responding to crises, assisting persons in the resolution of ethical questions regarding patient care, contacting pastors, priests, rabbis, or other religious representatives as requested, and providing ongoing spiritual support.
Meet Our Pastoral Care Team
The Reverend Terry Hunt is an Episcopal priest and a Board Certified Chaplain in the Association of Professional Chaplains.
Requests and Referrals
Patients and families of all faiths can request a visit with a Chaplain. Any member of the health team can assist with making a referral. People call on chaplains for a number of reasons. Some of the most common reasons include:
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Apprehension about surgery
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Overwhelming illness
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Loneliness and isolation
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Discouragement and despair
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Helplessness and hopelessness
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Loss of meaning and purpose
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Fear and anxiety
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Conflict with others
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Facing change and loss
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Struggling with the meaning of life
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Feeling cut off from God
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Grappling with questions about life and death
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Needing the comfort of prayer
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Decisions regarding a living will and advance directives
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Working through the loss of a loved one
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Facing ethical dilemmas
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Encountering new diagnoses
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End of Life Issues
You can contact the Chaplain by calling 586-466-5209 at St. John North Shores Hospital on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and 313-647-3012 at the Van Elslander Cancer Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Chaplain will respond to your call as soon as possible. There is no on-call chaplain at either St. John North Shores Hospital or the Van Elslander Cancer Center
Our Chapel
If you need a quiet, meditative space, or are looking for an opportunity to worship, St. John North Shores Hospital provides you with this resource as well. Our Meditation Room is located on the Second Floor at the end of the elevator corridor. Prayer baskets are also available for those who wish to offer their prayers in writing or to request prayers. These are located on the First Floor near the Main Entrance
If you need a quiet, meditative space, or are looking for an opportunity to worship, The Van Elslander Cancer Center provides you with this resource as well. Our Meditation Room is located on the First Floor behind the Main Information Desk. Prayer baskets are also available for those who wish to offer their prayers in writing or to request prayers. These are located on the First Floor opposite the Main Information Desk
Programs and Services
At St. John North Shores Hospital, daily Meditations are broadcast at 2 p.m.
At the Van Elslander Cancer Center, a Guided Meditation Service with music is offered on Mondays in the Meditation Room at 12:30 p.m.
The Chaplain is available at both facilities for private counseling or for information on referrals.
Contact Us
The Reverend Teresa (Terry) Hunt
St. John North Shores Hospital
26755 Ballard Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
586 466-5209
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The Van Elslander Cancer Center
19229 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
313 647-3012
