Roper St. Francis

Community clergy

We are happy to support community clergy who want to visit their members when they are hospitalized.

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Safety protocol for clergy visitation

The Clergy ID Badge system is administered by the Pastoral Care Department on behalf of all Charleston area hospitals. A badge entitles a clergy person to free parking at all area hospitals while visiting their members. Submit the completed application to [email protected] with the necessary forms listed on the application (business card, bulletin with your name showing, etc.) A current headshot photo of yourself to be used on the badge must be sent also. When the Pastoral Care Department receives your application, they will complete their part of the process and send an email for you to call and make an appointment to come in and pickup your badge. Cold calls will not be accepted.

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Visitation hours and parking

Normal visiting hours are 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. with quiet hours from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Valid clergy I.D. badge must be worn at all times. Clergy members who are visiting patients at Roper Hospital will pull a ticket and have it validated at the information desk, which is near the main entrance of the hospital on Calhoun Street, from 6 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. If you are here after 2:30 p.m., you will need to get a validation sticker from the Emergency Department information desk. There are designated clergy parking spaces at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. Clergy should park near the front entrance of Berkeley Hospital. Clergy should park in front of the Outpatient Services entrance at Mount Pleasant Hospital.

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Resources for clergy members

Find a support group

Looking for a little extra support? We have support groups for patients, families and caregivers. Get together with people in similar situations who understand what you’re going through.

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