A5 - Healing Beyond Medicine With Faith and Fellowship: Integrating Spiritual Care Into Behavioral Health

Monday, April 27, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location: 503

Spirituality is a powerful yet often underutilized resource in the recovery journey. This session explores how behavioral health providers can meaningfully integrate spiritual care into treatment while honoring diversity and inclusivity. Presenters will highlight best practices for integrating professional chaplaincy and spiritual supports into clinical environments, as well as strategies for building partnerships with faith and community organizations, and evidence of impact on engagement, resilience, and long-term recovery. Participants will leave with actionable steps to strengthen recovery outcomes through spiritual care.

Learning Objectives:

Identify best practices for integrating spiritual care into clinical settings
Develop strategies for partnering with diverse faith and community organizations
Demonstrate the impact of spiritual care programs on client engagement, resilience, and long-term recovery outcomes

Disclosure(s):

Leo Magrdichian, LCSW, LCADC: No financial relationships to disclose

Ryan Creelman, Board Certified Clinical Chaplain: No financial relationships to disclose

Breakout Presenter(s)

Leo Magrdichian, LCSW, LCADC

Vice President of Operations
WestCare Nevada
Henderson, Nevada

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Slides
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Ryan Creelman, Board Certified Clinical Chaplain

Director of Spiritual Care
WestCare
Henderson, Nevada

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose