At New York Eye and Ear of Mount Sinai (NYEE), we are committed to healing the body, mind, and spirit. As part of the health care team, chaplains contribute to caring for the whole person. We know dealing with an illness or injury may be confusing and stressful, and we encourage you to call upon our chaplains for emotional and spiritual support, counseling, religious ritual, and prayer.
Our spiritual care staff is interfaith and highly respectful of everyone’s individual beliefs. They offer counseling to help patients and their families find comfort and hope while experiencing challenges.
The scope of our services includes:
Our compassionate team of chaplains is committed to making sure the needs of each individual patient are met.
Silvia Mejia, MDiv Chaplain Resident
Lindsey Briggs, MDiv Chaplain Resident
Jensen Jones, MDiv Chaplain Resident
Rabbi Jo Hirschmann, BCC, ACPE ACPE Certified Educator Director of Spiritual Care at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
To arrange a visit, you may ask your nurse to contact your unit’s chaplain. The Spiritual Care and Education Department can be reached weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at 212-979-4793. If you need assistance outside of these hours, please leave a message and we will respond the next business day.
For more information about spiritual care, education resources, and volunteer opportunities available at the Mount Sinai Health System, go to:
