Spring Benefit
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SCVT Alumni and Caregivers

Self Care Retreat
Saturday, April 26 / Hybrid Option

“Equitably Caring for the Human Spirit.”

Chaplaincy

Our chaplains provide spiritual care to the patients, families and staff of John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, with costs borne by Bishop Anderson House.

Education

Our flagship Spiritual Care Visitor Training is offered online, and complemented with continuing education workshops for graduates. As adjunct CPE faculty, The Rev. Tommy Rogers supervises chaplaincy training at Rush University Medical Center.

Social Responsibility & Racial Justice

As healers and caregivers we are committed to continue our work dismantling racism and discrimination wherever we find it and to foster and protect the dignity and worth of every human being.

Spirituality & Wellness

Bishop Anderson House provides self-care and stress relieving events for medical personnel to combat burn-out and alleviate compassion fatigue.

Latest Updates

  • Healthcare Under Stress

    On Thursday, March 6, Rev. Dr. Micheal A. Smith and The Rev. Rose Cicero took part in a conversation hosted by board president, Rev. Dr. Jasmin Taylor, on The Great Collide podcast.  Please take a moment to listen to what our chaplains are experiencing first hand at the start of a new administration in Washington. Healthcare in Chicago Under Stress …Read More »

  • Healing Hearts, Saving Lives:

    Your Critical Role in Suicide Prevention Month By The Rev. Dr. Ebony D. Only As we approach September, National Suicide Prevention Month, our role as spiritual and emotional support providers becomes even more crucial. This article aims to provide you with ideas, resources, and important statistics to enhance your suicide prevention efforts within your communities and healthcare settings. Understanding the …Read More »

  • When Tragedy Strikes Again:

    Grieving and Healing in the Wake of Sonya Massey’s Death By The Rev. Dr. Ebony D. Only The Black community is once again enveloped in sorrow as we grapple with the tragic loss of Sonya Massey, whose life was cut short by a Springfield, Illinois police officer. This heart-wrenching event has reopened wounds that never fully healed, leaving us to …Read More »