Bishop Anderson House

Bishop Anderson House Chaplaincy, Education and Wellness are the heartbeat of Bishop Anderson House. Our chaplains visit the sick, the dying and the lonely.

Providing chaplaincy to patients and staff in the Illinois Medical District, especially at Stroger Hospital and the CORE Center of Cook County
Offering training to volunteer spiritual care visitors
Presenting self-care events for medical staff We teach volunteers how to serve as pastoral care visitors to folks in their communities who are in crisis, are ill, or are alone. Our chaplains see the hor

ror of gun violence daily at Stroger Hospital and we advocate for safe communities. We promote wellness through self-care, continuing education and retreats.

06/17/2026

Ever feel like you’re grieving someone or something that’s still technically there? That blurry, confusing headspace is called ambiguous loss. It’s heavy, it’s uncomfortable, and it doesn't come with a neat little bow at the end.

If you are stuck in the grey area right now, be gentle with yourself. Here are 5 ways to navigate it:
1️⃣ Name your experience. Simply labeling it as grief helps take away some of its power.
2️⃣ Allow mixed emotions. You can feel deep sadness and profound love at the exact same time. Hold both without judgment.
3️⃣ Release the need for closure. Healing doesn’t require a perfect ending. It requires taking it one day at a time.
4️⃣ Adjust how you relate. Allow your connection to the person or situation to change as things evolve.
5️⃣ Stay connected. Lean on supportive people who can hold space for the messiness and don't expect you to just "snap out of it."

Letting go of emotional baggage is hard, but walking through the uncomfortable parts is exactly how we build character and find true freedom

They say that shared joy is double the joy, but shared burdens are half the burden.For PTSD Awareness Month this June, w...
06/12/2026

They say that shared joy is double the joy, but shared burdens are half the burden.

For PTSD Awareness Month this June, we want to remind our community that reaching out for support isn't a sign of weakness; rather, it’s the ultimate sign of strength. Also, healing takes a village, no matter our age or where we’ve been.

Let’s lift each other up today. Drop a kind word, a prayer, or an emoji of support in the comments below for anyone who needs a little extra grace right now.

06/11/2026
06/10/2026

When we talk about the healthcare crisis, we often focus on staffing ratios and burnout.

But we rarely talk about the hidden emotional labor that drains healthcare professionals daily.

It’s the unwritten, uncompensated workload of:
Crisis Management: Holding fragile families together when their world shatters.

Communication: Translating complex, frightening uncertainty into calm clarity.

Crisis Counseling: Processing raw, real-time grief in a hallway or waiting room.

Emotional Regulation: Forcing yourself to stay composed under immense psychological pressure.

Resilience: Compartmentalizing a profound loss because the patient in the next room needs you focused.

We cannot fix healthcare burnout until we acknowledge and support the emotional toll of the human element.

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06/09/2026

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Motivation Monday

The hard days may not feel great in the moment, but they often shape us the most. The hard days teach resilience, gratitude and strength we didn’t know we had. So, keep going! Brighter days always seem to find their way back.

Loneliness has become a major health risk factor because social isolation actively worsens outcomes across multiple cond...
06/08/2026

Loneliness has become a major health risk factor because social isolation actively worsens outcomes across multiple conditions. Prioritizing human connection is a vital protective measure.

Learn about the health, social, and economic effects of social isolation and loneliness in the US.

In thinking of PTSD Awareness month, the questions linked to whole-person care should be high priority.
06/05/2026

In thinking of PTSD Awareness month, the questions linked to whole-person care should be high priority.

06/04/2026

Today is International "What Matters to You?" Day. Getting at "what matters" most to someone can be tricky. Here are a few phrases to try. What has worked for you?

Click here to read our blog with a list of useful resources, International 'What Matters to You? Day 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q04fGg7J0

06/03/2026

June is National PTSD Awareness Month. Trauma can often feel isolating, but there is profound strength in community and care. This month, we lift up survivors of trauma and pray for their continued peace, strength, and restoration.

Bishop Anderson House remains dedicated to walking alongside you on every step of your healing journey.

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Chicago, IL
60612

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13125634823

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