Pastoral Care
Our pastoral and spiritual care services are available to MEDDAC-AK patients, staff, and their family members. The team is honored to walk alongside the MEDDAC-AK community members amid various life events. The team collaborates with other departments in providing compassionate care by focusing on concerns of:
- Meaning and Direction
- Self-Worth and Belonging
- Reconciliation (to love and be loved)
Services Provided:
- Pastoral Counseling and Confidential Communication
- Religious Observances Assistance
- Religious Accommodations
- Relationship and Resiliency Retreats
- Premarital Counseling
- Group Classes and Discussions at Intensive Outpatient Program
Topics for Unit Training:
- Ethics, Leader Ethics, Morals, and Character
- Conflict Management
- Interpersonal Communications
- Relationship Support
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- Grief and Loss Support
- Moral Injury
- Forgiveness and Healing
- Developing Spiritual Readiness
- Holistic Health and Fitness
- Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness
- Master Resiliency Training
- Personal Finances
Additional Resources
Contact the Pastoral Care office to inquire about additional resourcing.
Contact the Fort Wainwright Religious Support Office (RSO) at (907) 353-9825 or (907) 353-2088 to learn location and times of worship opportunities throughout the installation.
Bassett ACH Chapel
The Bassett ACH Chapel is located on the second floor next to the maternal newborn unit and is open quiet reflection and prayer. Additionally, the chapel hosts the following weekly events:
Morning Prayer Workdays starting at 8:00 a.m.
Catholic Daily Mass Tuesdays and Thursday starting at 12:00 p.m.
Bible Study Wednesdays starting at 12:00 p.m.
Appointments:
Walk-ins accepted upon availability. Appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment please call the Pastoral Care office at (907) 361-5002 or (907) 361-2196.
Emergent Pastoral Care:
For immediate pastoral care after hours or during an emerging event, contact the MEDDAC-AK Chaplain at (907) 347-1538.