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Chaplain services

VA Jackson health care chaplains serve people of all faiths and denominations as well as patients and families looking for non-denominational support. They are here to listen and offer spiritual and emotional support as you struggle with tough questions and ethical decisions. 

JoAnne Nelson

JoAnne Nelson J.D., MDiv

Chief, Chaplain Service

VA Jackson health care

Phone:

Spiritual and religious services

Our chaplains help patients and family members through outpatient treatment, hospital stays, and extended care. If needed, they will contact your personal clergy or spiritual care provider in the community. Our chaplains are clinical pastoral care specialists who provide religious and non-religious people with services such as:

  • Baptisms
  • Bereavement (grief and loss) care
  • Comfort and counseling
  • Communion
  • Funerals
  • Weddings

Worship services

People of all faiths and traditions are invited to attend:

Protestant Worship Services 
Sunday in the Chapel
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 am. Worship Service

Catholic Worship Services
Sunday in the Chapel
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Catholic Mass

Benefits

Research shows that spiritually active patients experience or report:

  • Faster healing
  • Greater coping skills
  • Reduced pain
  • Better quality of life

Contact a chaplain

For more information, please call our chaplain - Coming soon!

Interfaith Chapel

Chaplain 
Main building
First floor 
Map of Jackson campus
Hours:  24/7