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VA Central Western Massachusetts health care chaplains serve people of all faiths and denominations as well as patients and families looking for non-denominational support. They are here to
listen and offer spiritual and emotional support as you struggle with tough questions and ethical decisions. SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES Our chaplains help patients and family members
through outpatient treatment, hospital stays, and extended care. If needed, they will contact your personal clergy or spiritual care provider in the community. Our chaplains are clinical
pastoral care specialists who provide religious and non-religious people with services such as: * Baptisms * Bereavement (grief and loss) care * Comfort and counseling * Communion * Funerals
* Weddings WORSHIP SERVICES People of all faiths and traditions are invited to attend: * COMING SOON! BENEFITS Research shows that spiritually active patients experience or report: * Faster
healing * Greater coping skills * Reduced pain * Better quality of life For more information, contact one of our chaplains at 413-584-4040, ext. 2285 or 2282 INTERFAITH CHAPELS EDWARD P.
BOLAND VA MEDICAL CENTER Across from Building 1 (by rear parking lot) Map of Edward P. Boland VA Medical Center campus HOURS: Coming soon!