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AMC Volunteer Chaplains

AMC Volunteer Chaplains are seasoned clergy and members of the hospital healing team. They are trained listeners, ready to provide confidential assistance to people of all faiths and backgrounds without judgment or pressure of any sort. Our Chaplains are available to help patients, families and staff work through difficult personal, spiritual and religious issues. They have a special role during terminal illness. Our Chaplains can be available for prayer, consultation or other spiritual needs.

Ministries
Patients and Families

• Bedside visitation and support whether you are anxious, lonely, at loose ends, wrestling deep inside or rejoicing
• Emergency room presence if you are hurting, frightened, waiting for someone or just need to talk
• Provide prayer, religious ceremonies and sacraments, or we can locate someone from your faith background.
• Follow up support while you or your family member is in AMC.

AMC Staff and Employees

• Friendship and encouragement.
• Spiritual presence and support

Medical Team

• Consultation about patient care, values and beliefs.
• Mobilize spiritual and religious resources to contribute to healing.

Community

• Referrals to local Agencies, Counselors, Support Groups.
• Support to local Clergy ministering to patients in AMC.
• Access to churches, denominations, and other spiritual resources.

Chapel

Patients, families and visitors may visit our Chapel at any time located on the 2nd floor of Augusta Medical Center at one end of the Outpatient waiting area.

Program Information
Contact Information

Chaplains are available 24/7 to respond to emergency needs. Please ask a member of the nursing staff to request an emergency chaplain visit. To arrange for a non-emergency visit from a chaplain, please ask a member of the nursing staff to assist you or call the Chaplains office at (540) 932-4744 or 332-4744 and leave a message. Chaplains usually make rounds during the weekday and will respond at the first available opportunity.

Clinical Training

AMC Volunteer Chaplains participate in staff education and other clinical training on a year round basis. We also host Clergy Consultation groups that meet American Association of Pastoral Counselor’s standards for “Pastoral Care Specialist.” For more information contact the AMC Volunteer office,  phone number (540) 932-4740 or 332-4740.

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