Equal support for all communities
Spiritual and Cultural Care Services at The Royal support people in moments of meaning, crisis, transition, and loss. Whether someone is exploring their sense of purpose, navigating a spiritual path, or processing grief, this service is here to help.
Care is available to patients, families, and staff in both Ottawa and Brockville. Our team includes professionally trained chaplains, clinicians, cultural care associates, and community partners from a range of faith and cultural traditions. Together, we offer care, advocacy, and consultation.
Services offered
- Support and counselling for grief, loss, loneliness, and questions about meaning
- One-to-one psychotherapy
- Mindfulness and meditation groups (for patients and staff)
- Non-denominational gatherings
- Support after the death of a loved one, including memorial services
- Connection to faith or cultural communities of a person’s choosing
- Spiritual and cultural education for staff and teams
- Referrals to community resources
Contact
For information about Spiritual and Cultural Care Services at The Royal’s Ottawa and Brockville campuses, please contact a member of our team.
Cathy Hum, BA, BSW, MEd, MSW, RSW.
Professional Practice Lead, Social Work and Spiritual and Cultural Care
613-722-6521 ext. 6935
cathy.hum@theroyal.ca
Caitlin Sigg, MA, PhD, RP
Chaplain/Spiritual and Cultural Care Associate
613-722-6521 ext. 6308
caitlin.sigg@theroyal.ca
Yodanis Tejeda-Elias, MA, RP
Chaplain/Spiritual and Cultural Care Associate
613-722-6521 ext. 7173
yodanis.tejeda-elias@theroyal.ca
Alex Philippi, DCS, BEd, MDip, MA
Chaplain/Spiritual and Cultural Care Associate
613-345-1461 ext. 2680, Forensic Treatment Unit
613-341-2870 ext. 1125, Secure Treatment Unit
alexander.philippi@theroyal.ca
