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CASC/ACSS COVID-19 Network of Support
As we collectively navigate through COVID-19, CASC/ASCC has established a network of support, including resources for coping with and navigating through this pandemic, education tools and an outreach program. Click here to view.
The CASSC/ACSS Certified Members Outreach Program facilitates the opportunity for support from our CASC/ACSS Certified Members. Our goal is to help inquiring organizations or individuals across the country source Spiritual Care Practitioners and Psycho-Spiritual Therapists who are available to assist in response to the increased need for positive impact on overall health and well-being.
View our list of CASC/ACSS Certified professionals who are available for virtual consultations and, in some instances, on-site visits.
Welcome to Spiritual Care
Canadian Association for Spiritual Care / Association canadienne de soins spirituels (“CASC/ACSS,” “Association”) is a national multi-faith organization, committed to the professional education, Certification and support of people involved in spiritual care, psycho-spiritual therapy, education and research. We provide educational programs for interested persons who are preparing to become professional providers of spiritual care and psycho-spiritual therapy in a variety of institutional and community settings such as health care, corrections, education and private practice.
We also educate those who are preparing for ordained/commissioned religious leadership to have competence in providing spiritual care to their faith communities.
CACS/ACSS is concerned with a holistic approach to health, well-being, and personal development with a special focus on spiritual and religious care.
In Your Community
Members of CASC/ACSS are employed in a variety of ministries and work settings, some of which include:
- health care facilities
- pastoral counselling centres
- prisons and correctional facilities
- industrial facilities
- developmental handicap services
- parishes, congregations
- private practices
Consult the Registry of CASC/ACSS Certified Professionals in Private Practice.