Wheeler President and Chief Executive Officer, Susan Walkama, LCSW, exudes a quiet, strong confidence—fueled, in part, by experience and the many forms of inspiration in her life. With warmth, grace, humility and a commitment to achieve the very best outcomes for individuals and families—especially the most vulnerable—Susan guides a team of more than 1,000 at Wheeler in achieving its mission to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

A forum about foster care and family partnership entitled, “It Takes a Village: The Gift of Fostering,” will take place on Saturday, July 28 from 8:30 a.m.–noon at Klingberg Family Centers, 345 Linwood Street, New Britain.

Free Opioid Education and Family Support Groups are now being held at Wheeler’s Family Health & Wellness Center, Bristol, for family members and other loved ones of individuals who are misusing opioids (including heroin) or have an opioid use disorder.