Spiritual care

Chaplains and faith representatives are available to discuss your spiritual needs. Chapels and multi-faith prayer rooms are open for worship services, personal reflection, meditation, and prayer. A schedule of worship services and liturgies is posted at each site.

Patients at Bruyère Health Saint-Vincent Hospital now have end-of-life comfort packages available. Within this package, there is a tree to be placed on the door of patients who are actively dying to alert staff and visitors to me mindful around the room. Please alert a member of your team if you would like to receive one of these packages.

Therapeutic support services

Our Therapeutic support services team offers therapeutic recreation, arts and wellness, religious and spiritual care, and volunteer services. A wide range of programs, services and activities are offered to fit your interests and needs. The goal is to improve your quality of life during your hospital stay.

When you arrive at Bruyère, a volunteer ambassador will drop by to welcome you. Volunteer ambassadors can help you with many things. They can answer non-clinical questions. They can offer a tour of the hospital or your unit, so you are familiar with your new environment. Check the activities calendar and or call the volunteer resources office at 613-562-6262 for more information about available programs and services.

Please note that this may change as a result of infection prevention and control measures in place due to any outbreaks of infection diseases.