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Watch this video to go over the prayers you can offer in person at the time of death if clergy are not available. These are the prayers from the Book of Common Prayer (page 462 - simplified). Please adapt to the need. For example, if the person can't speak, instead of the Litany, you may wish to read Psalm 23. More resources are below. |
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COVID-ready communication skills: A playbook of VitalTalk Tips
"This is a link to a rich resource that was first used in Washington State. Developed by Chaplain to offer spiritual, religious, and emotional support. In this time when we do not have scripts for the moment of crisis, I share this with you. It has been used in NYC by HealthCare Chaplains as well." from Rev. Margaret A. (Peggy) Muncie
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233).
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) maintains a Web site that shows the location of residential, outpatient, and hospital inpatient treatment programs for drug addiction and alcoholism throughout the country. This information is also accessible by calling 1-800-662-HELP
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK [8255]) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. After dialing the caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. The Lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about.
Training in "psychological first aid" offered by the Red Cross.
"This is a link to a rich resource that was first used in Washington State. Developed by Chaplain to offer spiritual, religious, and emotional support. In this time when we do not have scripts for the moment of crisis, I share this with you. It has been used in NYC by HealthCare Chaplains as well." from Rev. Margaret A. (Peggy) Muncie
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233).
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) maintains a Web site that shows the location of residential, outpatient, and hospital inpatient treatment programs for drug addiction and alcoholism throughout the country. This information is also accessible by calling 1-800-662-HELP
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK [8255]) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. After dialing the caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. The Lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about.
Training in "psychological first aid" offered by the Red Cross.