Pastoral Services

Spiritual Care for People of All Faiths

Pastoral Care fulfills the spiritual dimension of the Duke Health mission. As members of the health care team at Duke, our staff provides counseling and support to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, and staff.

Pastoral services are available at all Duke Health hospitals any time of day or night. We provide support, guidance, and someone to listen when you or a loved one is in need. Whether you’re facing a sudden health challenge or end-of-life decisions, need guidance on ethical decision-making, or need a place to focus on prayer and meditation, we’re here for you.

Multi-faith chapels for prayer, meditation, and reflection
Facilitation and support of religious practices of all faiths
24-hour on-call chaplain for health emergencies
Access to community chaplains from many faiths
Weekly religious and spiritual health programming
Multi-faith pastoral care and emotional support
Guidance in dealing with health challenges of any type
Advocacy for patients and staff
Crisis intervention
Advice on ethical issues
Consultations on end-of-life decisions and advanced directives

Request Chaplain Services

Hospital chaplains are available day or night to offer spiritual and emotional support to people of all faiths and belief systems. Contact us if you are:

in need prayer or spiritual counsel
making a request for a religious ritual
asking spiritual questions
anticipating surgery or a procedure
anxious, worried, lonely or far from home
grieving a loss or life change
facing difficult decisions
celebrating a religious or spiritual occasion
in need of information about community religious resources

Hospital Contact Information

Duke University Hospital
225 Baker House
DUMC Box 3112
Weekdays: 919-684-3586
Evenings/Weekends: 919-684-8111
Fax: 919-684-8438
email: pastoralsvc@dm.duke.edu

Duke Raleigh Hospital
Weekdays: 919-954-3268
Evenings/Weekends: call your nurse

Duke Regional Hospital
Weekdays: 919-470-5363
Evenings/Weekends: call your nurse