In keeping with its iCcare values, Sault Area Hospital is committed to coordinating the spiritual care of patients while at the same time upholding the importance of confidentiality.

Patients and families are encouraged to communicate their spiritual care needs to their care team to make arrangements for visitation by their spiritual leader.

Rooms for Use:

Spirit Room

  • Available 24/7
  • Non-denominational room
  • Allows for ceremonial burnings smudging
    • Please contact switchboard at extension 0 prior to any burnings
  • Spiritual Ceremonies involving Burnings Policy
  • Traditional medicines are available
  • Liquid smudge is available for patients who are unable to leave their rooms
  • Access to courtyard space (closed during the winter)
  • Bookings available through your Care Team

Spiritual Centre

  • Available 24/7
  • Non-denominational room
  • Prayer mats available
  • Piano available
  • Religious texts
  • Bookings available through your care team

Hours of Operation

Spiritual Support Services can be accessed by speaking to a member of your (or your loved one’s) care team. Care team members can connect you with services.

Emergency or After Hours Access:
For after-hours service (including statutory holidays), contact Sault Area Hospital Crisis Services at (705) 759-3803 and ask for after-hours spiritual support.

Spiritual Services is volunteer-based – Spiritual Leaders should have an affiliation to a local spiritual group or congregation (background and reference checks are required)

Spiritual Care is coordinated by the care team at the request of patients, caregivers, or family members.

Note: For Spiritual Support Services leaders in the community, if you are not registered with SAH, please reach out to Volunteer Resources to begin this process. 


Note: For Spiritual Support Services leaders in the community, if you are not registered with SAH, please reach out to Volunteer Resources to begin this process.