2023 National Conference Registration is now OPEN! 

The BC Region is pleased to invite you to reconnect for renewal and rejuvenation at the 2023 CASC/ACSS National Conference April 23-25 in New Westminster, BC.

Our conference venue is situated on the banks of the beautiful Fraser River, conveniently located between the Vancouver and Abbotsford Airports, and 30 minutes from all the amenities of downtown Vancouver!

Check out the Conference Website for further information.

Membership is Now Renewable Here

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.