Spiritual Care

Manager: Joe Ball

The Spiritual Care Team consists of staff and associates available to patients, residents, clients, staff, and families in times of need. We work as part of the Health Care Team, providing spiritual and emotional support. We provide Spiritual Care and support to all who seek it, whether or not they are from a religious tradition or community, in the belief that Spirituality is a part of our common humanity.

Spirituality is:

Found in all cultures and all societies
The breath of life
The human quest for meaning and purpose
Our relationship with self, with others, with all … and with the Holy
A sense that being human is more than just being alive
Shaping our values and informing our identity

How We Can Help
The Spiritual Care Team is available to:

Be with you
Listen with an open mind
Help you work through life changes and decisions
Assist you in times of grief and loss
Help connect you with your own clergy or spiritual leader
Pray
Arrange ceremonies, sacraments and sharing circles

To Request Spiritual Care

Ask one of the staff to call us
Contact us through the Brandon RHA switchboard anytime at 578-4000
We are on-site at the Regional Health Centre, and available 24 hrs on call
An Aboriginal Spiritual Care Provider is at the 7th St Health Access Centre each Tuesday
We are available to serve all sites within the Brandon RHA

Spiritual Spaces

Are quiet places for prayer, reflection, gathering and worship
Include the Assiniboine Centre’s Worship Space A130 which is open 24 hours a day
Aboriginal Cultural Room N303: Nurses’ Residence, 3rd floor, upon request

Ceremonies Provided

Aboriginal smudging ceremonies can be arranged by our staff
The Angel Memorial Service is held May and October for families grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth
Chapel Services are held on Sunday morning at 9:45am in the Assiniboine Centre A130: Worship leadership is offered from a variety of Brandon Churches, and you are welcome to join us.