The Many Reasons You May Need a Chaplain

Some of the reasons you might ask for a chaplain:

• You feel hopeless, anxious or upset about what is happening.
• You would like someone to pray for you.
• You are grieving a loss or have recently heard bad news.
• You would like assistance with a life celebration.
• You would like some help in contacting your church or connecting with your religious community.
• You would like support for a friend or family member.

Three Chapel Locations Offer Meditation, Reflection and a Place for Prayer

The McLeod Tower, McLeod Pavilion and McLeod Center for Intensive Care each offer a quiet chapel for your convenience. The chapels never close. The chapel has a book for you to leave prayer requests. Bibles and Devotional booklets are available in the chapels. Other religious items are available upon requests.

Volunteers Serve the Emotional and Spiritual Needs of Others

The spiritual and pastoral care of patients at McLeod Health is an important facet of our excellent care. Pastoral Services make chaplains and pastoral care volunteers available for the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, their families and staff. Laity and clergy from local and surrounding communities serve as volunteers. To volunteer for pastoral care, contact Rev. Sam Turbeville at (843) 777-2119 or email sam.turbeville@mcleodhealth.org for training dates.