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Posted 8 hours, 36 minutes ago
Sweetser's 21st Annual Sold on Kids Auction raised over $75,000, money which will go directly to support Sweetser programs. This year’s auction theme “Honoring 185 Years of Hope” celebrated a milestone anniversary for the organization who serves those with substance abuse, mental health and behavioral health issues. Over 300 people attended...
Posted 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Sweetser has recently hired Krissy Mailman as the new Development Officer. Previously, Krissy was the Manager of Marketing and Advertising for the American Quarter Horse Association in Amarillo, Texas. Krissy was also an instructor at West Texas A&M University in the Department of Communications, and serves on the Excellence in Communications...
Posted on 04/19/2013 at 03:45 pm
Governor Paul LePage joined Sweetser in celebrating the opening of our new Sanford Clubhouse, now the fifth in Maine. Clubhouses provide a supportive space for those with mental health challenges to work together to rebuild their lives, build relationships and prepare for employment. Members also participate in the decision-making and...
Posted on 04/09/2013 at 11:23 am
Sweetser's School-based Outpatient Services has been awarded a $13,340, one-year grant from the United Way of York County, which will be used to serve underinsured and uninsured children and families in York County school districts. The grant is part of the United Way's support of educational and health programs throughout the area. Grant...
Posted on 03/27/2013 at 10:49 am
Article from March 23 edition of the Journal Tribune Students put the 'sweet' in Sweetser (click for online article in entirety) By TAMMY WELLS Published: Saturday, March 23, 2013 SACO - There's smoke puffing from the chimney of the little building across the lane from the barn, and a couple of young men are chopping wood in...
Posted on 03/06/2013 at 11:25 am
Sweetser's 7th Annual Cabin Fever Art Show and Sale is scheduled for March 26-28, at the 329 Bath Road location. A noon reception and luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, will help kick-off the event. The show will be open daily from 9:00am - 5:00pm and will feature art in various mediums, including paintings, photographs, textiles and...
Posted on 02/12/2013 at 09:30 am
You can switch your electric supply portion to Gulf Electricity from your current provider and save approximately $40 a year. Gulf Electricity will also donate $25 to Sweetser for every employee, friend or family member who enrolls using the code SWEET0 (zero) . Gulf Electricity is offering a rate of 6.4 cents per kWh for your electric...
Posted on 02/07/2013 at 10:20 am
Sweetser now offers specialized services including support, counseling and therapy for active military members, veterans and their family members. For active military members, those who have returned from a deployment, their families or veterans, Sweetser provides help and resources for those who may be experiencing mental health issues...
Posted on 01/30/2013 at 01:16 pm
Congratulations to Laurel Bailey, Sweetser's Supervisor of the Brunswick Crisis Stabilization Unit, who was recently presented with the Patriot Award. Laurel was nominated for the award by Alley Smith (in uniform), for her incredible support of Alley and understanding of the nature of working veterans and reservists. The Patriot Award is given...
Posted on 12/20/2012 at 12:39 pm
Sweetser's Medical Director, Dr. Marc Kaplan, D.O., was interviewed on MPBN for a piece which focused on the Newtown, CT school shooting and what those who work in the mental health field in Maine are saying in response to the tragedy. Click here to read a transcript of the segment, or click and choose "Listen" to hear the entire...
A 15-year old young man, who was living in group care and presented with a history of juvenile corrections involvement, had no viable family or guardian to assume responsibility for him or provide a home after his treatment. In a seamless collaboration between Sweetser and another provider, the...
Sold on Kids Auction Raises over $75,000 - Sweetser's 21st Annual Sold on Kids Auction raised over $75,000, money which will go directly to support Sweetser... more
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