CUMC Pastoral Care Department

The Pastoral Care Department has trained pastoral care providers: ecumenical chaplains, ordained ministers, priests, rabbi, Eucharistic ministers, representing a variety of faiths, available to patients, families & staff upon request. Services are televised via channel 6 in patient rooms. Additional holiday and special services are held throughout the year upon notice.

Ways in which the Pastoral Care Department Can Help You…

• *active listening, empathetic, & supportive presence
• *competent religious, spiritual, emotional and pastoral counseling
• *crisis intervention
• *discerning End-of-Life issues (DNR, DNI, Healthcare Proxy)
• *family support

Contact Numbers:

Pastoral Care: 212.305.5817 or ext. 55817
On Call Chaplain: Pager 5547, starting 8:30AM to 9PM
On Call Priest (24/7): Check schedule with either Fr. Mel Ferrer, pager 5534 or Fr. Don Johnston, pager 5543

Location of Pastoral Care & Pauline A. Hartford Memorial Chapel

Pastoral Care Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30AM – 5PM in the Presbyterian Hospital building, next to the Security Department & Garden Café. Chapel adjacent to the office in separate building is always available for meditation.