The Mission of the Pastoral Care Program is to serve people of Hancock County and our service area as the "Great Physician" did, to bring inner healing spiritually as well as physically.

The Pastoral Care Program provides pastoral and spiritual support of patient and family members, hospital associates, volunteers and physicians in times of crises and celebration.

It has been proven in recent studies how pastoral care enhances the healing process of people.  This need is evident in times of illness, injury, before and after surgery and after the birth of a baby.  Each event can represent a time of special need for pastoral care.

The Pastoral Care Department provides a variety of services to patients at Hancock Regional Hospital and the community: Initial and follow-up visits with all new patients.

• Weekly Chapel service

• Special Advent and Lenten services

• Funerals and weddings

• Consultant on Advanced Directives

• Support groups

• Crisis intervention and ministry to schools and businesses

• Community Education

• Pastoral counseling

• Family support in times of grief and loss

• Debriefing for law enforcement and fire/rescue departments

• Clergy seminar two to four times per year

The Chapel

The chapel is always open for meditation and prayer for persons of all religions.

Russel Jarvis, Chaplain, 317-468-4500