Level Up Your Cultural Competency
2SLGBTQ+ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) older adults face unique challenges as they age. As a leader in working with queer older adults, Openhouse has developed the Culture of Care training series to give caregivers the tools they need to care for their clients with dignity, understanding, and compassion.
Unique Curriculum, Flexible Learning
Perspectives from Elders
Culture of Care draws directly from the lived experience of 2SLGBTQ+ elders telling their own stories, in their own words.
Learn on your Schedule
Our online learning portal allows you to dive in whenever your schedule allows. You can pause and return at any time, giving you flexibility in your continued education.
Accessibility for All
Trainings are available online in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Cantonese, and captioned for accessibility. In-person trainings are available in both English and Spanish.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Culture of Care features three unique trainings, featuring stories told by nine LGBTQ+ elders, so that you can learn from their lived experiences. And training modules are purchased a-la-carte, so you get everything you need, and nothing you don’t.
Living Histories: 2SLGBTQ+ Political Identities
Delve into the historical struggles and triumphs of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, guided by the wisdom of our elders. This program is essential for organizations looking to elevate their diversity and inclusion initiatives and shape a more equitable future.
Containing Multitudes: Gender Expansive Stories
Challenge Western notions of gender and embrace the richness of Indigenous and non-Western gender identities. This training equips your team with the tools to create truly inclusive spaces for individuals of all gender identities.
Adapting to Evolve
Empower caregivers to provide affirming care for 2SLGBTQ+ elders. Through conversations and shared experiences, participants will learn how to navigate daily tasks with respect and dignity, contributing to a world where every elder is seen, valued, and cared for with compassion.
Tour the Platform
Check out this preview of the Culture of Care platform! With quests, videos, reflections, and a community board, it’s got everything you need to bring your cultural competency to the next level.
Over 100 caregivers have already taken the Culture of Care course, many providing feedback that they now have a greater degree of compassion and understanding for LGBTQ+ elders’ experiences, as well as how to provide higher quality of care for them.
“I resolve to be more intentional and exert more conscious effort in affirming and using 2SLGBTQIA+ persons’ preferred name/s, pronouns, etc.”
25 Years of Expertise Serving LGBTQ+ Elders
Since 1998, Openhouse has helped LGBTQ+ older adults overcome the unique challenges they face as they age. We provide housing, direct services, and community programs, and now we’re sharing our expertise with caregivers of all types to increase competence when working with LGBTQ+ adults.
Affordable for Organizations of All Sizes
Accessibility is important, so we’ve created several options to suit organizations of any size or location.
Self-Guided Online Trainings
Our online self-paced training modules are available in four languages (English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Cantonese.)
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$75 per staff member per module
Bundle all three training modules for a discounted rate: $200 per staff member
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$100 per staff member
Bundle all three training modules for a discounted rate: $250 per staff member
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Nonprofit rate for consultation: $175 per hour
Corporate / for-profit rate for consultation: $250 per hour
Live Trainings
Our live trainings are available in both English and Spanish. Each training module is delivered as a half-day training (3 - 3.5 hours), and can be held in-person, hybrid, or online.
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$600 per staff member
10 person minimum for live training sessions
Please inquire for smaller groups, or for virtual / hybrid options
1 hour of post-training technical assistance is included
Consultation is available at $175 per hour, after the one hour of post-training technical assistance is used
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$750 per staff member
10 person minimum for live training sessions
Please inquire for smaller groups, or for virtual / hybrid options
1 hour of post-training technical assistance is included
Consultation is available at $175 per hour, after the one hour of post-training technical assistance is used
I’m ready to roll!
We’re so excited that you’re ready to take on this journey and join our community of learners! Click the button below to be taken to our MyQuest portal where you’ll set up your profile, and you’ll be ready to go!
Need more info, or ready to jump in? Let’s connect!
Whether you need information on our course content, or you’re ready to purchase, fill out this brief form and we’ll reach out! Each portal access link is unique, so we’ll need this info before we can grant you access to the course.