DESCRIPTION:  Dial–a–Priest is available to health care professionals and families in hospitals and nursing homes around the country through a single number that connects callers to an Episcopal clergyperson for prayer, especially before intubations or surgeries, or last rites when needed – no matter a patient’s faith tradition or absence of faith tradition. The hotline can be reached around the clock at (213) 423-3600. 

TOPICS:  Infection Control Guidance:  Individual; Community Support:  Pastoral Care:  Outreach to those who face vulnerabilities; Health Ministries;  Congregational Care:  Pastoral Care:  Useful models/platforms; Specialized Ministries:  Health Ministries;  Other:  Religion in partnership with public health

SOURCE:  Dial-a-Priest