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Pastoral care

Chaplains foster respect for the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families and staff. By compassionate service to people in chaotic or joyful times, chaplains attest to the sacredness of life. Baylor Scott & White chaplains are committed to providing effective ministry to people and their families who receive medical care at a Baylor Scott & White Health hospital as an aid to healing.

Baylor Scott & White chaplains assist patients and their families in emergent situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Non-emergent care is provided during the normal business hours in most hospitals. Additionally, most hospitals in the Baylor Scott & White system have pastoral care volunteers assisting professional chaplains in offering support representing various traditions in the faith community.

See how we are treating all faiths and treating the human condition.

Services provided for patients and families

  • Pastoral visitation for patients and families offering emotional-faith support that can provide comfort and aids healing in both critical and non-critical situations.
  • Emergent pastoral counseling, grief and bereavement Emergent pastoral counseling, grief and bereavement support, and prayer support as requested by patients and families.
  • Religious services provided in the room (and in the chapel, medical condition of the patient permitting) as requested for the patient and the family, such as Holy Communion, blessings, anointing's, memorial services, worship services, celebrations and/or recognitions for birthdays and anniversaries.
  • Advanced care planning—Chaplains facilitate advance care planning to help your family and the medical team to honor your wishes at the end of life. Documents include such tools as a Living Will/Directive to Physicians and a Medical Power of Attorney.
  • Religious resources—Chaplains facilitate connection to religious resources outside the hospital such as the pastor, priest, minister, rabbi, imam or spiritual adviser of your choice.

Services provided for the community

  • Clergy Partnership Programs and pastoral care volunteer opportunities in many hospitals, offering education and mentoring for interested and qualified clergy and lay people.
  • Community services and seminars offered such as advance care planning, spiritual and emotional elements of pastoral care, crisis ministry, self-care, bereavement and grief education offered and provided to local faith communities upon request.
  • James Lecture—an annual program designed to create dialogue between medical professionals and clergy.
  • Clinical Pastoral Education placement for service in many hospitals for qualified clergy and lay people in close cooperation with our pastoral education facility.
  • CISM: Critical Incident Stress Management provided in community and as requested by communities of faith, civic leaders and local businesses.
  • Faith Community Caregivers—partnering with congregation to promote health in the congregation and larger community.

Faith in Action Initiatives

Baylor Scott & White employees are extending their reach around the world to those in need through Faith in Action Initiatives. Learn more about how the Baylor Scott & White difference has impacted over 27 countries.

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We're here when you need us

Whether you'd like to submit a prayer request or want to visit with a chaplain, feel free to contact us anytime.

Our Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program attracts students from around the world and prepares them for effective ministry in a wide variety of international settings.
More about the CPE program

Contacts and chapels

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Many of our hospitals have chapels open 24 hours a day for private prayer and meditation. To view chapel and contact information, select your local hospital.
  • Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth

    Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth

    Contact

    • Chaplains are available during normal business hours Monday through Friday by calling 817.927.6150 and for emergent concerns after hours and on weekends.
    • Please ask your nurse to contact the chaplain after normal business hours.

    Chapel

    • There are two chapels on the Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth campus and both are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for prayer and contemplation.
  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital

    Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital

    Contact

    • Our chaplains are always available. You may request a visit at any time by calling 214.820.2542.

    Chapel

    • Pilgrim Prayer Room, Hamilton Heart Hospital, Ground Floor
  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

    Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

    Contact

    • Our chaplains are always available. You may request a visit at any time by calling 214.820.2542.

    Chapel

    • Dallas Campus Chapel, First Floor, Lobby
  • Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center – Temple

    Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center – Temple

    We all recognize the importance and value of spiritual care during times of illness and stress. For parents and patients of McLane Children’s, our department of pastoral care is ready to support you and your family 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

    View more about pastoral care in our visitor’s guide

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco

    Contact

    • To speak to a chaplain, please contact your nurse or dial 469.487.3901.

    Chapel

    • The chapel is open to everyone at all times unless it has been reserved for a special event.
    • The chapel is located on the first floor of POB 2, next to the gift shop.
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine

    Contact

    • Our chaplains are always available. You may request a visit at any time by calling 817.329.2520.

    Chapel

    • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving

    Contact

    Chapel

    • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls

    Contact

    • TBA

    Chapel

    • The chapel is open to everyone at all times unless it has been reserved for a special event.
    • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.
      • Ask the Information Desk for assistance in locating it.
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney

    Contact

    • To speak to a chaplain, please contact your nurse or dial 0 from a hospital phone.

    Chapel

    • The chapel is open to everyone at all times unless it has been reserved for a special event.
    • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano

    Contact

    Chapel

    • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale

    Contact

    • To speak to our Chaplain, please call 972.892.6731.
    • You may also ask your nurse to contact the Chaplain.

    Chapel

    • The Chaplain’s office is located on the first floor.
    • Please ask the reception desk for additional details and directions.
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

    Contact

    • Call 254.724.3006 during our business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • After hours, please call us at 254.724.2111 and request to speak with the chaplain on call at pager number 1029.

    Chapel

    • Charles Blake Goddard Interfaith Chapel is open 24 hours a day for private prayer and meditation.
    • The chapel is located on the Temple campus inside the Brindley Circles entrance, next to the historical alcove in the main hospital lobby.
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie

    Contact

    Chapel

    • Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie has a chapel.
    • Ask the information desk for assistance in locating it.
  • Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health

    Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health

    Contact

    • To speak to a chaplain, call pastoral care at 214.820.2542.

    Chapel

    • Horner Family Chapel, Sammons Cancer Center, First Floor
    • Interfaith Meditation Room, Pickens Cancer Hospital, Third Floor
    • Interfaith Prayer Garden, Outdoors: Junius Street, between Roberts and Pickens Cancer Hospital
    • Lovie’s Healing Garden, Outdoors: Sammons Cancer Center, corner of Worth and Hall streets
    • Penland Chapel, Truett Hospital, First Floor
    • Pilgrim Prayer Room, Hamilton Heart Hospital, Ground Floor
    • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Chapel, First Floor, Lobby
    • For further directions to these locations, call 214.820.1600.

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth

Contact

  • Chaplains are available during normal business hours Monday through Friday by calling 817.927.6150 and for emergent concerns after hours and on weekends.
  • Please ask your nurse to contact the chaplain after normal business hours.

Chapel

  • There are two chapels on the Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth campus and both are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for prayer and contemplation.

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital

Contact

  • Our chaplains are always available. You may request a visit at any time by calling 214.820.2542.

Chapel

  • Pilgrim Prayer Room, Hamilton Heart Hospital, Ground Floor

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Contact

  • Our chaplains are always available. You may request a visit at any time by calling 214.820.2542.

Chapel

  • Dallas Campus Chapel, First Floor, Lobby

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center – Temple

We all recognize the importance and value of spiritual care during times of illness and stress. For parents and patients of McLane Children’s, our department of pastoral care is ready to support you and your family 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

View more about pastoral care in our visitor’s guide

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco

Contact

  • To speak to a chaplain, please contact your nurse or dial 469.487.3901.

Chapel

  • The chapel is open to everyone at all times unless it has been reserved for a special event.
  • The chapel is located on the first floor of POB 2, next to the gift shop.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine

Contact

  • Our chaplains are always available. You may request a visit at any time by calling 817.329.2520.

Chapel

  • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving

Contact

Chapel

  • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls

Contact

  • TBA

Chapel

  • The chapel is open to everyone at all times unless it has been reserved for a special event.
  • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.
    • Ask the Information Desk for assistance in locating it.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney

Contact

  • To speak to a chaplain, please contact your nurse or dial 0 from a hospital phone.

Chapel

  • The chapel is open to everyone at all times unless it has been reserved for a special event.
  • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano

Contact

Chapel

  • The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale

Contact

  • To speak to our Chaplain, please call 972.892.6731.
  • You may also ask your nurse to contact the Chaplain.

Chapel

  • The Chaplain’s office is located on the first floor.
  • Please ask the reception desk for additional details and directions.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Contact

  • Call 254.724.3006 during our business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • After hours, please call us at 254.724.2111 and request to speak with the chaplain on call at pager number 1029.

Chapel

  • Charles Blake Goddard Interfaith Chapel is open 24 hours a day for private prayer and meditation.
  • The chapel is located on the Temple campus inside the Brindley Circles entrance, next to the historical alcove in the main hospital lobby.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie

Contact

Chapel

  • Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie has a chapel.
  • Ask the information desk for assistance in locating it.

Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health

Contact

  • To speak to a chaplain, call pastoral care at 214.820.2542.

Chapel

  • Horner Family Chapel, Sammons Cancer Center, First Floor
  • Interfaith Meditation Room, Pickens Cancer Hospital, Third Floor
  • Interfaith Prayer Garden, Outdoors: Junius Street, between Roberts and Pickens Cancer Hospital
  • Lovie’s Healing Garden, Outdoors: Sammons Cancer Center, corner of Worth and Hall streets
  • Penland Chapel, Truett Hospital, First Floor
  • Pilgrim Prayer Room, Hamilton Heart Hospital, Ground Floor
  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Chapel, First Floor, Lobby
  • For further directions to these locations, call 214.820.1600.

Our videos

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Introduction to chaplaincy

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Mark Grace, Chief Mission & Ministry Officer, tells about chaplaincy.

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Treating the human condition

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Treating the human condition.

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Restoring faith

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Restoring Faith—Tim Gallagher

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Treating all faiths and those of none

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Treating People of All Faiths.

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Faith and grief

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Chaplain Doug Cobb on grief.

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Michelle Berndt – Cancer & Faith

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Michelle Berndt - Cancer & Faith

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Faith In action initiatives

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Faith in Action

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Care for the caregiver

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Care for the Caregiver

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Faith and care in the NICU

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Holding hands at Hillcrest.

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Loving healthcare

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Loving HealthCare

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Care at the end of life

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Chaplain Ahmed Aquino discusses chronic illness.

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Spiritual care for people with cancer

Baylor Scott & White Health Office of Mission and Ministry—Chaplain Alan Wright speaks about cancer.

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