United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center

Chaplain Services / Spiritual Care

The VA Chaplain Service's primary mission is to provide for the religious and spiritual care of patients and their family members. The Chaplains provide individual and group patient care.

The Chaplain Service of the Louis A. Johnson Health Care System welcomes you to our healing and caring institution. Spiritual care and treatment is designed to address the needs and concerns of all Veterans. Treatment is provided by clinically trained chaplains committed to working with men and women Veterans. Our intent is to provide a safe and confidential atmosphere in which Veterans can find support in maintaining optimal spiritual well-being. Our Chaplains represents many faith groups and minister to patients of many religious traditions as well as people who do not profess to have faith. Chaplains have board certified clinical skills and have been approved by their faith denomination bodies to serve in hospital settings. If there are other faith representatives you wish to notify, a Chaplain would be glad to assist you in making contact with your spiritual community.

Spiritual Care Components

When you feel the need for support thought prayer or conversation, in order to find hope, discover guidance, to grieve, to help you when you feel alone, broken, sad, angry, confused, afraid, or doubting, or when you just need to talk to someone who care, you may request a Chaplain visit. Ask your provider to put in a consult to request a Chaplain visit. Special concerns for women patients Women Chaplains are available.

Spiritual Care Services / Programs:

Grief Counseling and Support
Ethical Decision Making
Crisis Intervention
End of Life Issues
Spiritual Formation
Clinical Pastoral Education
PTSD/Substance Abuse Groups

Bereavement Support
Worship Services
Memorial Services
Sacramental Ministry
Pre/Post Surgery Support
Spouse Support

Note: If you are a local clergy member visiting a patient at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center please check in at the nurse’s station on the unit where you are visiting your parish member.