Pastoral Care Services

Spiritual Counseling for People of All Faiths

Treating the sick and injured goes beyond physically caring for their condition; helping patients achieve peace of mind is an essential part our care strategy. Our pastoral services provide patients and their families with spiritual counseling to help them through difficult times. The pastoral care team offers help to people of all faiths— we honor every religious belief and encourage patients to use us as a resource for healing and wholeness.

To access our 24-hour on-call clergy service, call the operator and provide the patient’s room number and the operator will assist you.

LORETTO HOSPITAL RESOURCES

For assistance with additional resources such as food, clothing or housing, please contact Pastor Percy Giles at 773-682-6045. If no one is available at the time of your call, please leave a message with your name and callback number, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

For patient information, please contact the nurse’s station for each specific unit

Emergency Department	773-854-5466
5 West	773-854-5530
5 East	773-854-5062
Critical Care Unit	773-854-5360
Outpatient Services Clinic	773-854-5475
Outpatient Mental Health Program	773-854-5072

For additional information about Loretto Hospital services and resources, please contact External Affairs at 773-854-5063.

OTHER RESOURCES

Food Assistance:

The Chicago Food Depository provides free food to anyone needing it through local food pantries. Please visit their website at: Chicagofoodbank.org and put in a zip code to find food in that area, or you can reach by telephone at: 773-247-3663.

For information on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Medicaid benefits, call 773-843-5416.

Housing/Rental Assistance:

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services at 312-743-0300.