Program: Pastoral Care
Organization: St Thomas Elgin General Hospital
Phone Numbers: Volunteer Services: 519-631-2030 ext 2353
TTY: 519-631-7789
Email: volunteers@stegh.on.ca
Website: www.stegh.on.ca/patients-visitors/about-your-stay/pastoral-care/
Address:
189 Elm St
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5C4
Intersection: Elm St between Hepburn Ave and Wood St
Location: St Thomas
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Service: Daily 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Service Description: Spiritual and religious care to patients, their families and hospital staff

Pastoral Visitors Team – Hospital trained volunteers visit newly admitted patients offering support and help to contact the patient’s faith community if appropriate

Crisis Support Team – Team provides a ministry of presence to families and friends of critically ill or injured patients

On-call Clergy Team – Community faith leaders provide on-call coverage to help with pastoral emergencies when the patient’s own faith leader is not available or for people with no particular religious connection

Multi-Faith Space is located on the first floor



Fees: Most services are covered by OHIP
Application: Call or inquire with hospital staff
Languages: English
Language Notes: Interpreter services available upon request
Area Served: St Thomas and Elgin County
Last Updated: 10/21/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=11606

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