Spiritual Care | MaineHealth Waldo Hospital

MaineHealth Waldo Hospital Spiritual Care serves patients and families of all faiths and religious affiliations. 

Compassionate care for the human spirit

MaineHealth Waldo Hospital Spiritual Care chaplains are specially-trained in human understanding, pastoral counseling, and religious and cultural traditions. Chaplains are available to all patients and their loved ones. We provide a listening presence, guidance in mindfulness and prayer, decision-making support, and help finding purpose and meaning.

What can I expect from a chaplain?

Our chaplains provide emotional support and gentle spiritual guidance when people are:

• Feeling anxious, afraid or upset
• Struggling with emotional, spiritual or religious questions or with the meaning of an illness
• Wrestling with difficult treatment choices or ethical dilemmas
• Observing spiritual practices or religious rites
• Inviting their faith community leader
• Grieving
• Dealing with difficult news
• Preparing mindfully for surgery

Chapel/Quiet Room

The MaineHealth Waldo Hospital chapel/quiet room is located on the second floor of the hospital, across from the elevator. The chapel is always open for reflection and prayer. You may leave prayer requests for the Chaplain. When the Chaplain is not available, local clergy are available to provide support.