Spiritual Care

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Our goal is to help you find spiritual strength, meaning and comfort as you cope with your medical condition and transition through rehabilitation — to process feelings, make decisions and find hope and healing.

Our interfaith chaplains are available to provide spiritual support, counseling, ritual practices and connections to faith communities of all religious and non religious backgrounds. Also, our spiritual care team works alongside other clinical staff in a holistic, patient-centered environment.

Through interfaith worship opportunities, consultation and complementary therapies, we will walk with you and your family as you confront challenges, summon courage and celebrate new abilities.

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Chaplains visit new inpatients to introduce themselves and to share the scope of our services. They also will help to identify your spiritual needs or concerns.

Our chaplains honor the religious and personal views of each patient and endeavor to support your beliefs. Support can range from a one-time visit to ongoing care during your time at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Weekly meditation and progressive relaxation are also available, and one-on-one times for guided imagery, relaxation and meditation are available upon request.

Chaplains offer spiritual, emotional and religious care in a variety of ways, such as:

• Conversation
• Ritual
• Prayer
• Meditation
• Guided imagery and progressive relaxation
• Healing touch
• Aromatherapy

Our interfaith chaplains are available to provide spiritual support, counseling, ritual practices and connections to faith communities of all religious and non-religious backgrounds.

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Chaplains encourage people of all religious backgrounds to worship, observe or practice in their own manner. While maintaining typical practices can be challenging during an inpatient stay, we offer worship services and regular groups that can provide support and spiritual nourishment while you are here with us.

Family & Caregiver Support Group

Meet other family members and caregivers whose loved ones are also patients. This is a time for mutual support and to share questions and resources in a safe and caring environment.

• Time: Saturdays, 2 pm
• Location: Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center Conference Room (10th floor)

Creative Arts & Spirituality

Reflect on your healing journey with other patients through meditation, music and art. This group is led by a chaplain, a music therapist and an art therapist. Participants experience relaxation, connection and emotional support.

• Time: Tuesdays, 2–3 pm
• Location: Chapel (10th floor)

Catholic Mass

Celebrate the feast of the Eucharist with Monsignor Kenneth Velo from Old St. Patrick’s Church.

• Time: Tuesdays, 5–5:30 pm,
• Location: Chapel (10th floor) or watch from your room on channel 61.

Christian Worship Service

This is an interdenominational service with scripture, music and message. Communion is offered on the first Sunday of the month.

• Time: Sundays, 10:15 am
• Location: Chapel (10th floor) or watch from your room on channel 61.

Jummah Prayer

Organized by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine medical residents, this prayer time is held each Friday.

• Khutbah Time: 1:15 pm
• Salah Time: 1:30 pm
• Location: 345 E. Superior Street, 17th floor

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• Rosaries for those who pray the Mysteries
• Protestant Communion on request
• Religious literature, including Tanakh, Qur’an, Holy Bible, and the Daily Bread
• Disposable prayer rugs available for patient rooms
• Prayer space and rugs for Muslim prayer, including in the chapel and consultation room
• Twelve-step literature (the AA Big Book)
• Qibla stickers to indicate the direction of Mecca
• Du'a for patients in hospitals
• Lap robes donated by congregations for comfort and warmth
• Shabbat kits including challah rolls, grape juice, and candles, made available by the Chicago Mitzvah Campaign
• Other seasonal materials as requested and available

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To schedule a visit with a chaplain, you may ask your care team, call 312.238.1200 or email chaplains@sralab.org.