When Someone You Love Passes Away
We would like to take a moment to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Our Spiritual Care team is here for you during this difficult season, and we want you to know that you are not alone. Below, you will find resources that can assist with some often-asked questions about where to turn next to help you and your family.
Hearing the News
No matter how prepared you are, the loss of a loved one is always an emotional and very traumatic occasion. Our Spiritual Care team is here to support people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds during the journey of grief.
Chaplain Services
Both Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido and Palomar UC San Diego Health Poway provide on-call chaplain services 7 days a week. You may also request that your own spiritual leader be contacted.
There are two ways to call a chaplain:
- You can ask your nurse to call for you.
- You can reach out to a chaplain directly by calling the appropriate phone number below:
- Urgent requests: Call 442.281.5000 and request the chaplain on call.
- For non-urgent requests, call the applicable facility:
- Escondido: 442.281.3333
- Poway: 858.613.4848
What comes next?
At Palomar UC San Diego Health, it is our goal to help you heal and move forward with the tools and resources you need. Download our free After Your Loss Booklet to help guide you through this process.