Donor Opportunities , Volunteer Opportunities , Planned Giving Links of Interest BCCC Home Hospital Ministry Being present to others in the midst of crisis or lingering illness is the focus of the Council's Hospital Ministry. In addition to individual visits with patients our chaplains offer weekly opportunities for ecumenical worship and discussion tailored to the unique needs of the patients in such specialized units as DeTox and the Psychiatric Unit, as well as the greater hospital population.
Chaplains respond to emergency and trauma cases as requested.
Workshops on pastoral care and issues of grief and loss are offered regularly to staff, families and churches. The development, support and training of volunteer pastoral visitors is a key element of this vital ministry. Recently, a Senior Chemical Dependency Outpatient program dealing with issues of spirituality, grief and loss, has been added to our ministry. Experience with human services work is helpful. Visitors must have credibility, be compassionate and exhibit confidentiality.