Pastoral Care Services and Education
Pastoral Care professionals provide compassionate pastoral ministry to all people by supporting them emotionally and spiritually in times of sorrow and suffering as well as moments of joyful celebration. We are here for you when:- Your life has been disrupted by a hospitalization
- You have experienced the loss of a loved one
- You received a difficult diagnosis
- You need support discussing and making difficult decisions
- You want to celebrate a joyful event
- You want prayer from your faith tradition
- You want to connect with clergy/spiritual leader within your faith tradition
- You want to talk about your life journey
- You want to explore your spirituality and discuss finding deeper meaning
Patients can expect to be visited by Chaplains, Chaplain Interns, Volunteer Clergy and/or Pastoral Care volunteers from various faith traditions. Visits with a Catholic Priest, Rabbi, or other clergy can be arranged upon request by asking the nurse assigned to your care or by family members contacting Pastoral Care Services.
Clinical Pastoral Education Program
Hackensack Meridian Health also offers a Clinical Pastoral Education Program for ministry training accredited by the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy.
Our program is dedicated to teaching, training and transforming the whole person for ministry serving congregational or institutional settings. Trainees are challenged to think theologically about all aspects of life while developing leadership skills in ministry to journey with others without regard to religious tradition or faith background.
To apply online, click here.
For information on the CPE program contact CPEProgram@hmhn.org or call 732-321-7512.