At our HDH Site

Spiritual Health Services

  • Spiritual support by referral or request before or after surgery, during clinic appointments, times of uncertainty, grief and sorrow
  • One-to-one visits to listen to you in a supportive and non-judgmental way as you talk about your concerns and challenges
  • Crisis intervention
  • Bereavement support
  • Supporting you as you make treatment and care decisions

Support from a Spiritual Health Practitioner

  • The Spiritual Health Practitioner is available Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
  • Please call 613-544-3310, ext. 2219 to contact or book an appointment with the Spiritual Health Practitioner.

Sacred Spaces

We provide two sacred spaces for quiet reflection, meditation or prayer:

  • Hotel Dieu Hospital Chapel:  Located on Sydenham 2 (at Sydenham Street entrance) and open 6 a.m to 5:45 p.m, weekdays for private prayer.
  • Inter-Faith Centre: Located on Sydenham 3 (Room 390).  Open 6 a.m to 5:45 p.m, weekdays. Religious books, symbols and prayer mats are available for the major faith traditions.  Additional information about other faith traditions is available upon request from the Spiritual Health, Mission & Ethics office at 613-544-3310, ext. 2231. Human and animal images are prohibited to ensure all faith traditions are honoured in this centre.