Chaplain services
VA chaplains serve people of all faiths and denominations as well patients and families looking for nonsectarian support. They’re here to listen and offer spiritual and emotional help as you struggle with tough questions and ethical decisions.
Chaplain services
The VA Eastern Oklahoma health care Chaplain Service provides spiritual and emotional support with respect for individual convictions and beliefs. Chaplains are a vital member of the health care team and have specialized training and certification. They provide care that honors the needs of the body, mind and spirit.
VA chaplains serve people of all faiths and denominations as well patients and families looking for nonsectarian support. They’re here to listen and offer spiritual and emotional help as you struggle with tough questions and ethical decisions.
What is Pastoral Care?
- Pastoral Care addresses the non-medical needs of patients by offering emotional support, encouragement, comfort, consolation and prayer.
- Understands healing is spiritual, emotional and social, as well as physical.
- Health care framed in a theological background stressing ministry of presences.
- Not necessarily a way to solve problems but helps patients gain insight and understanding about what is happening to them within the frame work of their relationship to God and their spirituality.
- Uses spiritual resources, prayer, active listening, encouragement, scripture and sacraments to care for the whole person.
Services
- A chaplain is in the hospital Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. A chaplain is also on call after normal hours.
- Provide spiritual care for all denominations and faith groups.
- Devotional material, the Bible and other scripture is available upon request.
- Will contact the Veteran's personal clergy or priest upon request.
Contact a chaplain
A chaplain is in the hospital Mon - Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT and on call after business hours. If you have questions or concerns, please call our chaplains at 888-397-8387, ext. 73861.
Chaplain’s Channel
The Chaplain’s Channel is located on Channel 3 on the medical center’s closed-circuit television system. The channel operates 24 hours a day. You can watch relaxing nature and calming music videos.
Nondenominational and nonsectarian chapel
Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
First floor, south end of hospital
Map of Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center campus
Phone: 888-397-8387, ext. 73861
Hours: 24/7