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LGBTQ+ Considerations for
Palliative Care and End-of-Life
Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
CaringMatters, 518 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg
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Free of charge, but space is limited. Registration required.
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This workshop will explore the behavioral health care needs and concerns specific to LGBTQ+ older adults at end-of-life.
Attendees will learn about:
- Behavioral health care needs and concerns specific to LGBTQ+ older adults at end-of-life
- Palliative care needs for ALL people: pain management, attention to spiritual needs and emotional well-being
- Guidance on affirming, welcoming, and appropriate services that focus on the best interest of patients at end-of-life
- Influence of family, culture, society and religious beliefs on healthcare decisions and outcomes at end-of-life for LGBTQ+ individuals, “families” and care providers
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Presenter: Chad Wheeler, LICSW, BCD
Behavioral Health Specialist
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Chad Wheeler, LICSW, BCD is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Whitman-Walker Health. In his role, he connects medical patients to behavioral health services, provides individual and group psychotherapy, offers therapeutic support for patients experiencing crises, and conducts assessments for patients pursuing gender affirming care. He received a Master's Degree in social work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He has worked in the field clinically for over 10 years in hospital and medical settings, inpatient/outpatient substance abuse and as a Commissioned Corp Officer for the Federal Government. His clinical areas of expertise include grief and loss, addictions, eating disorders, crisis care and trauma-specific treatment.
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518 S. Frederick Avenue,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-869-HOPE (4673)
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