Hunterdon Healthcare knows that it is important to care for the whole person, which includes our patients’ emotional and spiritual health. In order to provide this care, the chaplain services have been a part of Hunterdon Healthcare for the past 40 years. The chaplain provides support for all faith backgrounds, including those who don’t identify with any particular faith. The goal of care is to provide guidance and encouragement in all life circumstances through a listening ear and a comforting presence. This includes tough end-of-life decisions, new realities given a changed health diagnosis, bereavement help, and funeral assistance. The chaplain is also involved with the ethics committee, Hunterdon Hospice, the Palliative Care Team, and supporting community clergy.