FY27-FY29-SP-DHS- Chicago-Read Chaplaincy Services

The State of Illinois, Department of Human Services, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive pastoral care services to address the religious and spiritual needs of patients and their families at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. The contract will cover a period of three years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The vendor will be required to provide an array of interfaith services, including individualized pastoral care and coordination with community clergy and religious leaders. • The vendor must be able to provide services that meet the requirements of the Joint Commission (TJC) and maintain patient rights, including accommodation for cultural, religious, and spiritual values. • The vendor must have experience in providing chaplaincy services in a healthcare setting. • The vendor must be able to provide a team of chaplains who are trained and competent in providing pastoral care services. • The vendor must be able to coordinate with community clergy and religious leaders to provide inclusive and interfaith services. • The vendor must be able to provide services that are sensitive to the cultural and spiritual needs of patients and their families.