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Sweetser’s 20th Annual Sold on Kids Auction Raises $86,000

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:21:00 +0100

Sweetser’s 20thAnnual Sold on Kids Auction presented by Key Bank raised $86,000. The annual fundraising auction and dinner has been held for the past 20 years, with funds going directly back to Sweetser programs designed to help those with mental and behavioral health issues. “We always look forward to this event. To see such a wonderful group ...

Sweetser Volunteers Recognized During Annual Awards Celebration

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:15:00 +0100

As part of National Volunteer Week, Sweetser has acknowledged the efforts of the many volunteers, board members and corporators, who during 2011 collectively logged 45,863 volunteer hours. That translates to $979,634. The Sweetser Volunteer Celebration was held on April 25, in Saco. The celebration included a country-and-western theme, as well ...

Sweetser Training Institute Offers Great Workshops in May

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:15:00 +0100

Many of the Sweetser Training Institute's May workshops still have openings. Please see the information below for descriptions, dates and cost. If you would like to register for a course, please do so by visiting our website calendar or by contacting Barry Daniels at 294-4414 or bdaniels@sweetser.org. Stay tuned for offerings from the training i...

Sweetser Embarks on New Partnership with Passamaquoddy Tribe

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:45:00 +0100

Sweetser has embarked on two new programs in partnership with the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Sweetser now provides psychiatric care to those patients at the Passamaquoddy Health Center at Indian Township. The process began months ago, when Sweetser's Director of Special Programs Dean Bailey met with Nakia Dana, Director of Passamaquoddy Health Center...

Sweetser Partners with Wiscasset Family Medicine

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:15:00 +0100

Wiscasset, ME – Sweetser has partnered with Wiscasset Family Medicine, a primary care practice, to provide behavioral health services to patients there. Often, many primary care practices do not have their own psychiatrist or behavioral health practitioner and have to refer patients out for those services. Nationwide, patients overwhelmingly pr...

Sweetser Achieves Reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0100

Sweetser has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), a national association that accredits public agencies and private providers of child and family services and behavioral health services. "This is an important achievement for our organization, as the COA reaccreditation attests to Sweetser's commitment to providing the highes...

Sweetser’s LRC Too Opens at 329 Bath Road, Provides Peer Support Services

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0100

Sweetser's Learning and Recovery Center, and now the Learning and Recovery Center Too (LRC Too) are peer-run programs, and staffed by trained people who have personal experience with mental illness and recovery. Sweetser peers work to build relationships that are mutually supportive during times of wellness or crisis. Both programs provide an at...

Sweetser's 6th Annual Cabin Fever Art Show & Sale: March 6-8

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:15:00 +0100

Sweetser's 6th Annual Cabin Fever Art Show and Sale is scheduled for March 6-8, at the 329 Bath Road location. A noon reception and luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 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 jewelr...

Psychologists Join Sweetser's Brunswick Team in Providing Psychological Assessments

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0100

Sweetser's outpatient office in Brunswick has added to their team of integrated professionals offering psychological assessments (i.e. psychological testing) for children and adults. Starting February 20, there will be timely access to psychological assessments at Sweetser's 329 Bath Road facility. Psychological assessments are a helpful tool f...

Billy Weiss Foundation Grant Will Support Sweetser Emergency Services in Rockland

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0100

Sweetser has received a grant totaling $16,225 from the Billy Weiss Foundation. The funds will be used for clients in the Rockland and Mid Coast region for emergency needs. The Billy Weiss Foundation based in Rockland, was established in 1999 by Louise Weiss, in memory of her son who had some mental challenges. Mrs. Weiss wanted to be able to h...

Sweetser Receives $15,000 Grant from United Way

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0100

Sweetser's School-based Outpatient Services has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the United Way of York County, which will be used to serve underinsured and uninsured children and families in York County. The grant is part of the United Way's support of educational and health programs throughout the area. Grant recipients are chosen based on f...

Mercy Mugalla Joins Sweetser's Psychiatric/Medication Management Outpatient Clinic in Saco

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0100

Mercy Mugalla has joined Dr. Scott Galloway in providing psychiatric evaluations and ongoing psychiatric medication management treatment for children and adolescents at Sweetser in Saco. Her presence now allows for more rapid access to vital psychiatric care for children and adolescents. Nurse Mugalla previously provided adult and pediatric psyc...

Sweetser Names New Board Members

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Newly elected Sweetser Board members, Dr. Margaret Shepp of Portland, Dr. Robert Lobis of Bath, and William Zafirson of Saco were confirmed at the annual meeting of the Sweetser Board of Directors and Corporators. Margaret Shepp, MD, spent 31 years practicing internal medicine in Portland. Now semi-retired, she teaches and works for Mercy Hospi...

Senator Susan Collins Visits the School at Sweetser in Saco

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0100

On Friday, January 27, Senator Susan Collins visited the School at Sweetser in Saco. The senator spoke to students, faculty and administrators in the school's Lincoln Library. She noted that the library was one of her favorite places in a school because she is an avid reader. During a lively discussion, she listened to each student's telling of...

Help Sweetser Win a Grant!

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0100

During their "Community Matters More" program, Bangor Savings Bank will award a total of 68 grants. The top vote-getting organizations in each region, including write-ins, will each receive $5,000. The remaining 60 organizations will each receive $1,000. Here is how you can vote for Sweetser: Voters must be Maine residents. (*you do not need...

Longtime Sweetser Supporters Continue Tradition

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100

The Belfast Tea tradition continued in December as longtime Sweetser friends reunited in Belfast for their annual gathering at the home of Louine Robbins. (Seated l to r) Mary Snyder, Betty Breslin, Joan Dickey, and Anita Starrett. (Standing l to r) Barbara Pearson, Louine Robbins and Sweetser President & CEO, Carlton Pendleton.

Sweetser Rallies in Augusta Against Proposed Budget Cuts

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Sweetser employees, clients and friends are gathered in Augusta today in conjunction with people from many other non-profit organizations across Maine, protesting Governor LePage's proposed budget cuts. You can follow updates on Sweetser's facebook page! Contact those in the legislature! We are urging you to contact legislators – they want...

Rusty Nuts Car Club Donates to Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:45:00 +0100

Lee Pautenaude (at left) and Bob and Ellen Allen from the Rusty Nuts Car Club present a check to Sweetser's Todd Henry (second from left). The funds will be used for holiday gifts this year.

Ron Welch and Elizabeth Bailey Join Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Ron Welch has been hired as Sweetser's Director of Peer Support Services. Prior to his position with Sweetser, Welch was the Director of the State Office of Mental Health for six years. The previous 10 years he spent as the Executive Director of the Maine Association of Mental Health Services; other prior positions include the Director of the Bu...

Sweetser's Open Access Continues to Expand

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Sweetser Open Access service has been expanded, and is now serving clients in Brunswick, Rockland, Wilton, Sanford and Lewiston. Open Access allows clients to access immediate assistance and support, whether they have a single-service need or require more in-depth services. Potential clients can access services through the PromiseLine at 1-800-...

Noted Poet and Author Paul Janeczko Visits the School at Sweetser in Saco

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:45:00 +0100

On Tuesday, November 11, noted poet and author Paul Janeczko gave presentations on poetry to students at the School at Sweetser in Saco. Janeczko is a former teacher who now visits about 40 schools a year, throughout the United States and internationally in Europe. He has published over 40 books mostly on poetry, as well as non-fiction guides f...

Don't Miss Sweetser's Charity Night at Flatbread Company in Portland - November 22

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:15:00 +0100

Sweetser employees, friends and families are invited to Flatbread Company of Portland (72 Commercial Street) on Tuesday, November 22, from 5-9 p.m. for Charity Night! Join us at our annual fundraiser! The Flatbread Company has generously offered to donate $3.50 to Sweetser for each whole flatbread (or $1.75 for each half size) the restaurant se...

The School at Sweetser in Saco Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0100

On October 27, The School at Sweetser in Saco will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. The celebration will begin at 5:00pm with a parade on the campus, and will be followed by a time capsule presentation and tours of the school during its Annual Open House. The 20th Anniversary was planned to coincide with the Annual Open House in order to offer st...

Sweetser in Brunswick Offers Open Access – Same Day Appointments

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0100

With Sweetser's new Open Access service, clients in the Brunswick region can take advantage of services as soon as they are needed. It provides clients with immediate assistance and support, whether they have a single-service need or require more in-depth services. Potential clients can access services through the PromiseLine at 1-800-434-3000 ...

Sweetser Hires New Director of Business Development and Adds to Brunswick Psychiatric ...

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:15:00 +0100

Mark Eves has returned to Sweetser as the Director of Business Development. Eves brings more than 10 years of direct care and administrative experience in community-based mental health services to Sweetser. As the Director of Business Development, Mark will continue to build on Sweetser's strong relationships in the community with schools, hospi...

5th Annual Vehicle Fair Brings Cars, Trucks, Mascots to Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0100

Sweetser's fifth annual Vehicle Fair was held on October 5th from 9-11AM at the School in Saco. This was a hands-on opportunity for students to experience new cars, antique cars, race cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and dirt bikes. The vehicle fair was held in the back parking lot of the school and saw modern cars like a Dodge Viper and Ford GT ...

Sweetser a Nominee to Win a Town & Country FCU Better Neighbor Grant

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:45:00 +0100

Town & Country Federal Credit Union's annual Better Neighbor Grant competition is now underway, and Sweetser is a nominee! You can vote once a day, online, at Town & Country's facebook page. Just click the link to their Facebook landing page and then click the big graphic in the middle of the page. It will take you to a place where you can vote...

Sweetser Donates Vital Equipment to Saco Fire Department

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Sweetser has donated an emergency extrication cutting tool to the Saco Fire Department. Sweetser CEO Carl Pendleton said, "The service that the men and women of the Saco Fire Department provide is invaluable to our community, and we have benefitted from that, most notably on our residential campus on Moody Street. We are fortunate to be in a po...

Sweetser Leads Multi-Agency Effort Spotlighting National Month of Recovery

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0100

On September 23, at 10:10am, a "flash mob" will commence at Monument Square in downtown Portland. The flash mob is open to the public and those who attend will be dancing to Katy Perry's "Firework." Participants are encouraged to wear purple or teal shirts, to coincide with the colors of National Recovery Month. The event is being led by local ...

2nd Annual Sweetser Family Day - September 17

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:45:00 +0100

Sweetser's second annual Family Day & Cruise-In will be located conveniently at the Cook's Corner Mall in Brunswick from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, and is open to the public! Bring your family and friends and come join the fun! Pile them in your classic car or the sidecar of your motorcycle! Activities will include: FREE mini...

Ed Pontius Joins Sweetser's Brunswick Medication Management Team

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:45:00 +0100

Sweetser is pleased to welcome Ed Pontius, MD, back to our Brunswick Psychiatric Medication Management team. Dr. Pontius previously served as Sweetser's medical director from 2002-2005 and most recently had served as the medical director for the ACT Team (Assertive Community Treatment) in Portland, Maine. Dr. Pontius is a distinguished fellow w...

Prime Motor Group’s Ira Rosenberg Donates $10,000 to Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:30:00 +0100

Sweetser's 22nd Annual Golf Classic was made possible thanks to our major tournament sponsor, Ira Rosenberg of Prime Motor Group, whose generous $10,000 donation supported the event. Pictured (L to R): Sweetser Director of Development, Todd Henry; Ira Rosenberg; Sweetser CEO Carl Pendleton.

Raging Tide Hosts Baseball Clinic for Sweetser Students

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:15:00 +0100

Members of the Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide baseball team hosted 13 students from The School at Sweetser on Tuesday for a baseball clinic. The students traveled by bus from the Saco campus to The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach for the clinic which lasted about an hour. Players from the Raging Tide, including Rich Anastasi, Tom Bourdon, Jim Dimo...

Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic Raises over $46,000

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:45:00 +0100

The Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic held on June 27 at Dunegrass Country Club raised over $46,000. The 37-team bracket was full for the first time in a number of years, and included teams ranging from financial institutions to local construction companies and municipal offices. Golfers completed the 18-hole course in just under 5 hours,...

Sweetser Website a Finalist in 2011 TechMaine Awards

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +0100

The new Sweetser website, launched in March 2011, was a finalist in the 2011 TechMaine Awards category for best non-profit website. These annual technology awards recognize technological accomplishments within the past year and present awards to Maine's top technology companies and individuals. The Technology Awards Gala and presentation took p...

Sweetser Celebrates the Class of 2011 Accomplishments

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0100

Family, friends and staff filled the gym on The School at Sweetser's Saco campus to celebrate the achievements of six seniors and 10 eighth graders. To begin the inspiring ceremony, Director of Educational Services Eslie Parquette addressed the audience and expressed gratitude to all those in attendance whose support clearly made a significant d...

Sweetser Hosts 35 Volunteers from Unum During United Way Day of Caring

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0100

The United Way Day of Caring for York County got underway early on June 8 at Sweetser, with 35 volunteers from Unum rallying on the campus of The School at Sweetser in Saco. Volunteers were given rakes, shovels, weed wackers and paint brushes, all in an effort to help Sweetser with general landscaping and maintenance projects. Linda Danielson,...

Sweetser Brings On-Site Mental Health Services to the Community

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Sweetser has embarked on a partnership with the United Way of Mid Coast Maine (UWMCM) and the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) to offer on-site mental health services directly to members of the community who are seeking food assistance. Sweetser staff will be providing mental health services on the fourth Thursday of each month from ...

Wendy Berman Joins Sweetser's Sanford Psychiatric Medication Management Team

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0100

Sweetser is pleased to welcome Wendy L. Berman, APRN to our Sanford Psychiatric Medication Management Team. Berman previously provided psychiatric care at Northeast Kingdom Community Services in Vermont, a multi-site community mental health center. At Sweetser, Berman will be providing psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management f...

Sweetser Awarded $14,800 Grant from Maine Behavioral Health Partnership

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 20 May 2011 08:00:00 +0100

Maine Behavioral Health Partnership has unanimously voted to award Sweetser a $14,800 grant for the purchase of TelePsychiatry equipment to be used in partnership with DFD Russell. TelePsychiatry, or telemedicine, is currently one of the most effective ways to increase access to psychiatric care for individuals living in underserved areas. DFD ...

The School at Sweetser – Saco Hosts Annual Student Learning Arts Fair

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:30:00 +0100

During the second week of May, Sweetser students participated in the annual Learning Arts Fair. Funded by a $2500 grant from Saco and Biddeford Savings, the Fair gives students an opportunity to work with local artists on individual and group projects. This year's theme was a barnyard – and Maine renowned artist Nantz Comyns assisted students w...

Sweetser Promotes Two, Hires New Director of Affiliates

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:15:00 +0100

Kelli Star Fox has been promoted to Director of Training at Sweetser. She will oversee internal training and grow the Sweetser Training Institute. Her previous position at Sweetser was Director of Affiliates and Co-Occurring Disorders Programs. Fox holds an MSW from the University of New England School of Social Work and a BA in Psychology from...

Sweetser Participates in Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day Events

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 03 May 2011 09:15:00 +0100

On Tuesday, May 3, Sweetser and the New Moon Group participated in the sixth annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State House. Sweetser's participation at this event was part of the larger nationwide effort to increase awareness of the mental health challenges facing children and youths. The event is ...

Sweetser Group Raises Over $1300 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:45:00 +0100

On Sunday, May 1, Sweetser employees, family and friends gathered at Point Lookout in Northport, to participate in Bowl for Kids' Sake, an annual fundraising event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine. Rick Gamage, an Adult Community Integration worker from Rockland, has initiated Sweetser's participation for the past three yea...

Sweetser Featured on WCSH6's Schools that Shine

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:27:00 +0100

The School at Sweetser - Saco has been chosen as the April Schools That Shine on Portland's local NBC affiliate, WCSH. Schools That Shine is a grant program designed to highlight schools for their innovation and creativity. This segment shows students from The School at Sweetser - Saco as they are preparing maple syrup. The content shows studen...

Sweetser Medical Director Marc Kaplan Receives National Honor

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Sweetser Medical Director Marc Kaplan, DO, has been named to the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare's Psychiatric Leadership Program, class of 2011. The Psychiatric Leadership Development Program is part of the National Council's wide-ranging efforts to address the industry's workforce challenges and to improve the quality o...

Sweetser Students are the “Belles of the Ball”

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0100

For the third year in a row, students from The School at Sweetser – Saco will be going "shopping" for a prom dress at the Belle of the Ball Boutique. Female students will be traveling to Simmons College in Massachusetts on April 16 for the day to meet with a personal shopper to find a prom dress, shoes and accessories. The Belle of the Ball pro...

Sweetser Applauds Volunteers During Annual Celebration

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100

As part of National Volunteer Week, Sweetser has acknowledged the efforts of the many volunteers, board members and corporators, who during 2010 collectively logged 46,994 volunteer hours. That translates to $1,003,791. The Sweetser Volunteer Celebration was held on April 13, in Brunswick. At this year's celebration, five volunteers were given ...

Bill Watson Named Sweetser’s 2010 Garland Award Recipient

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Bill Watson, an Ed Tech at The School at Sweetser – Saco, has been named the 2010 Garland Award recipient. Watson is an exemplary employee who not only seeks out ways to give back to Sweetser, but also to his community outside of work. Bill started his career with Sweetser in 2001 as a Youth and Family Counselor relief worker when he moved to M...

Sweetser’s Brunswick Mobile Crisis Team Receives Award from Lincoln County Sheriff

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0100

Members of Sweetser's Brunswick Mobile Crisis Team were recently presented with an award acknowledging their exceptional service to Lincoln County from the Sheriff's Department. At the sixth annual award dinner held at Lincoln Academy, Dana Bontatibus, Mary Hanley, Laurel Bailey and Elizabeth Hansberger were presented the award by Head Sheriff ...

Sweetser’s 19th Annual Sold on Kids Auction Raises $82,000

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0100

Sweetser's recent Sold on Kids Auction presented by Key Bank raised $82,000. The annual fundraising auction and dinner has been held for the past 19 years, with funds going directly back to Sweetser programs designed to help those with mental and behavioral health issues. "It's quite the event. We have strong support from the community, and peo...

Sweetser Raises Funds for Japan Red Cross

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Since the earthquake and subsequent tsunami ravaged Japan, students and staff at Sweetser had been discussing a way they could help. On Thursday, March 17, through a school-wide fundraising effort, the group was able to raise and donate $225 to the Japan Red Cross. Bill Watson, an educational technician at The Sweetser School - Saco, helped org...

Sweetser Students Score with the Boston Celtics

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:15:00 +0100

On Sunday, March 13, twelve Sweetser students traveled to Boston to attend a NBA game when the Celtics played the Milwaukee Bucks. The students were able to go thanks to a generous donation from TD Bank, as a part of their Kids' Clubhouse program. The students were accompanied by five Sweetser staff and one parent, and were driven from Maine to...

Sweetser Hosts Governor LePage During Capitol for a Day

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:45:00 +0100

On Friday, March 18, students at the Sweetser School in Saco welcomed a special visitor. Governor Paul LePage toured the school with his wife and staff during his Capitol for a Day tour of York County. During his visit, LePage interacted with staff and current Sweetser students, some of whom are about to graduate. The governor was eager to hear...

Sweetser Announces Two New Additions to Brunswick Psychiatric Team

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Sweetser is pleased to announce the new medical staff working in the Brunswick Outpatient office, located at 329 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME. Adolescent and adult psychiatrist, Dr. Henry Skinner, is providing psychiatric evaluations and ongoing psychiatric medication management, with a focus on children and adolescents. Also added to the Brunsw...

Sweetser's 5th Annual Cabin Fever Art Show

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:15:00 +0100

Brunswick, ME – Sweetser opens its Fifth Annual Cabin Fever Art Show & Sale on Tuesday, February 22, with a public reception at noon, and runs through Thursday, February 24, at Sweetser's Brunswick facility, 329 Bath Road. The three-day exhibit is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Consumers of Sweetser servi...

21st Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic Raises $49,000

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:42:00 +0100

A field of 136 golfers participated in Sweetser's 21st annual Prime Motor Group Golf Classic on June 28th at the Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach and helped raise more than $49,000 to support Sweetser services statewide. Special thanks to tournament sponsor Ira Rosenberg and Prime Motor Group, as well as the following major sponsors: ...

Sweetser "Sold On Kids" Auction

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:32:00 +0100

Sweetser's 18th "Sold on Kids" Auction and Dinner, hosted by Lee Goldberg of WCSH6, raised $87,000! The "Island of Hope" cruise themed event was held on April 30th with a record attendance of 420 guests. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, KeyBank, for their significant support. Other major sponsors included H.M. Payson, Preti Flaherty,...

Sweetser Offers New Infant Family Focus Program

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:06:00 +0100

Sweetser recently opened two Infant Family Focus residential programs, one in Belfast and the other in Saco. Infant Family Focus is designed to provide early intervention to families with very young children to improve their coping and parenting skills and reduce behavioral crisis in the future. Sweetser’s Infant Family Focus program works in p...

Flatbread Charity Night Raises Over $1,000 for Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:56:00 +0100

Friends of Sweetser gathered at Flatbread Company on November 24th and ordered lots of flatbread pizza! Flatbread ended up donating $780.50 to Sweetser as a result of their promotion to donate $3.50 for every flatbread pizza sold and $1.75 for half orders during the evening. Another $250 was raised from raffle ticket sales for donated items. Th...

Sweetser Holiday Toy Drive Kicks Off at Downeast Energy Offices

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:53:00 +0100

Downeast Energy will host a Holiday Toy Drive in all 13 of its offices throughout central and southern Maine to benefit children served by Sweetser. The Holiday Toy Drive provides youth, ages six through 18, with gifts from good friends who care very much that each one of them has a special holiday, whether they are celebrating at home assisted...

Sweetser Names Pendleton Award Winners

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:20:00 +0100

The 7th Annual Pendleton Awards were presented at the Sweetser Annual Meeting in October. The awards were established in 2003 in memory of Carlton and Irene Pendleton who were “house parents” for Sweetser youth for many years. The award honors individuals in the area of Public Service, Community Service and Community Partnership and comes with ...

Sweetser Opens Two New Educational Programs

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:54:00 +0100

Sweetser President and CEO, Carl Pendleton, announced the launch of two new educational programs at The School at Sweetser. The LINK (Learning-Interacting-Nurturing-Kids) Program is a classroom specifically designed for students with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The program offers individualized instruction and access to the campus wor...

Flatbread Charity Night, Nov. 24th from 5-9 pm

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:56:00 +0100

Join us at Flatbread Company of Portland Tuesday, November 24, from 5-9 p.m. for Charity Night to benefit Sweetser! The Flatbread Company has generously offered to donate $3.50 to Sweetser for each whole flatbread (or $1.75 for each half size) the restaurant sells during those hours (including sit-down patrons and take-out orders). Use Flatbrea...

Marc Kaplan Promoted to Sweetser Medical Director

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:20:00 +0100

Marc Kaplan, DO, of Kennebunk, has been promoted to Medical Director at Sweetser. Dr. Kaplan has provided psychiatric treatment at Sweetser for the past 12 years.

Sweetser Seats New Board Members

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:07:00 +0100

In October, Sweetser, Maine’s most comprehensive behavioral health organization, held its 60th Annual Meeting at The School at Sweetser on the agency’s Saco Campus. William Zafirson, of Saco, Chairman of the Board, welcomed two new Board members while also giving special recognition to two retiring Board members. Welcomed to the Board was Mrs. ...

5th Annual Miniature Golf Event A Success

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:26:00 +0100

On behalf of everyone at Sweetser and those we serve, thank you for making our 5th Miniature Golf Event a success! We appreciate your support and commitment. Sponsors: Awards Ceremony Sponsor - Martin's Point Health Care; Hole Contest Sponsor - Coastal Journal Luncheon Sponsor - Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar; Brunswick Registration Sponsor...

Prime Motor Group Rewards Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:17:00 +0100

Mr. Ira Rosenberg, president of Prime Motor Group, has once again demonstrated his commitment to philanthropy. Continuing a long standing relationship with Sweetser, Rosenberg donated a 2009 Toyota Camry hybrid vehicle to Sweetser for two years. Customer satisfaction and quality service are common values that Prime Motor Group and Sweetser shar...

Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic Raises $43,000

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:13:00 +0100

The 20th Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic generated $43,000 for Sweetser services June 22 at the Sable Oaks Golf Club in South Portland with 140 golfers and more than 30 volunteers participating in the event. This year's winners include First Gross - Northeast Delta Dental First Net - Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Second Gross...

Belfast Community Fair a Success

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:47:00 +0100

Staff at the Sweetser School in Belfast held a Community Fair on June 27 and raised $1,000 for new playground equipment at the school. Click here to view a news article regarding the event.

Sweetser Consolidates Services in Response to State Budget Cuts

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:24:00 +0100

Sweetser, with headquarters in Saco, Maine, is relocating several of its mental health services in order to respond to State budget cuts, while safeguarding the quality of care provided to those in need, said a spokesperson for the agency. “Even during difficult financial times for the State, Sweetser provides critical safety net services for b...

Sweetser Belfast School Plans Community Fair June 27

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:22:00 +0100

Belfast, ME -- The Sweetser School in Belfast will host a “Community Fair” Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to raise funds to purchase playground equipment for students and local children. The Fair, which will be held at the Sweetser School, 9 School Street, will include a car wash, a hot dog stand, craft fair, baked goods, yard sale, ...

Sweetser Case Management Specialists Bowl for Charity

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Rockland, ME -- Sweetser case managers and other mental health specialists generated $900 in donations for Big Brothers, Big Sisters in a recent Bowl-for-Kids-Sake fundraiser. Eighteen Sweetser employees and friends participated in the event. Sweetser employees participate in many local activities while providing comprehensive services in Rockl...

Day of Caring Benefits Sweetser Crisis Stabilization Unit

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:47:00 +0100

Portland, ME – Six volunteers from Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker performed maintenance work at Sweetser’s Portland Crisis Stabilization Unit building on Danforth Street as part of the United Way of Greater Portland’s 17th Day of Caring. They joined 1,000 other volunteers who helped local nonprofits with maintenance, gardening and other tasks. “...

Sweetser's Sold on Kids Auction Featured in Sunday Telegram

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:20:00 +0100

The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram's May 24th edition featured a story on Sweetser's 17th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction, held on May 8th at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland. http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=257732&ac=Home

Sold on Kids Auction Raises $75,000

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:07:00 +0100

More than 400 guests attended the 17th annual Sweetser Sold on Kids Auction at the Sable Oaks Marriott in South Portland in May. Presented byKey Bank, the "Rainbow of Hope" auction raised in excess of $75,000 to benefit Sweetser services. Kathy Macleod of Falmouth and Tammy White of Scarborough served as auction committee co-chairs. Other commi...

Whole Foods Market Benefits Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:56:00 +0100

Whole Foods Market and its customers helped Sweetser children with its "Feed Kids Now" program by donating more than 415 bags of grocery items, valued at $2,500. Customers of Whole Foods Market in Portland bought the groceries for Sweetser residents and the Culinary Arts program at The Sweetser School in Saco. Our thanks to Whole Foods! For info...

Sweetser Joins DHHS in Celebrating Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:51:00 +0100

Sweetser joins the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) marking National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day at the Hall of Flags of the State House, in Augusta, Friday, May 8. Sweetser representatives join 26 other mental health services providers at the event, which is sponsored by DHHS. The theme of this year’s event is “...

Ira Rosenberg Hugs for Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:18:00 +0100

Ira Rosenberg, owner of Prime Motor Group, held a fundraiser that collected donations for Sweetser in exchange for hugs from Ira. The event took place Saturday, April 25, at the Prime Motor Group's Toyota dealership on Route 1 in Saco. 'Hug Ira for Sweetser' promo

Psychological Testing Begins May 18 in Brunswick

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:03:00 +0100

BRUNSWICK, ME. -- Kirsten W. Milliken, Ph.D., a Licensed Psychologist, of Portland, will provide outpatient psychological testing services starting Monday, May 18, at Sweetser’s Brunswick office at 329 Bath Road. “Kirsten will be joining the diverse team of licensed social workers, professional counselors and licensed psychiatric nurse practiti...

Sweetser Camp Endeavor Kicks Off June 29

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:12:00 +0100

Saco -- Sweetser is accepting applications for its 2009 summer season of “Camp Endeavor” – a recreational and remedial literacy program for children with special needs. The first of two open house events for parents is set for Tuesday, March 31, from 6-7 p.m. at the school located at 50 Moody Street in Saco. Program staff will be available to a...

H&R Block Will Donate $25 to Sweetser for each new tax client

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:19:00 +0100

Click here to print a referral form to submit to any H&R Block office for Sweetser to receive a $25 donation for each new client. Thanks for helping Sweetser with this promotion. Click here for a poster to advertise this promotion.

Whole Foods Market Benefits Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:53:00 +0100

Whole Foods Market and its customers are helping Sweetser children with its "Feed Kids Now" program, which runs until April 12. Customers of Whole Foods Market in Portland buy grocery bags filled with non-perishable items, which are then donated to Sweetser residents and to the Culinary Arts student program at The Sweetser School in Saco. Detail...

Sweetser Opens Family Focus Program in Waterville

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:08:00 +0100

February 2, 2009 As a response to the need for intensive family treatment in Waterville, Sweetser will open its sixth residential Family Focus Program Monday, February 16 in Waterville at 3 Michael Lane. Open house for the new co-ed, four-bed residential program is set for Thursday, February 12, from 3-7 p.m. The public is welcomed. “Sweetse...

MCF Awards Grant to Portland Crisis Stabilization Unit

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:00:00 +0100

January 28, 2009 Sweetser received a $2,500 grant from the Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to support families being served at the Portland Crisis Stabilization Unit. "This investment will promote family involvement with youth," said Leslie Mulhearn, director of Sweetser Crisis Services. "Sweetser will be ab...

Sweetser Receives United Way of York County Grants

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:51:00 +0100

January 27, 2009 Sweetser is pleased to announce that it has been awarded two one-year grants by United Way of York County (UWYC). This investment is intended to further UWYC’s mission to strengthen community by bringing people together to effect long lasting changes in community conditions that improve lives. UWYC awarded grants totaling mor...

Cabin Fever Art Show

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:07:00 +0100

The 3rd Annual Cabin Fever Art Show & Sale opens Monday, Feb. 16., from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at our Brunswick facility. A public reception will be held the first day, from noon - 1 p.m. The four-day exhibit features paintings, drawings, photography, textiles and jewelry -- all created by current Sweetser clients. Proceeds benefit the artists. For m...

Janssen Awards Training Grant to Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:42:00 +0100

January 16, 2009 Saco -- Janssen, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., awarded Sweetser a $2,000 training grant for a conference aimed at improving staff performances. The funds will provide Sweetser's outpatient services personnel access to customized web-based trainings. "Training from David Lloyd, a consultant from MTM S...

Sweetser Expands Local Crisis Services

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:06:00 +0100

January 7, 2009 DAMARISCOTTA, ME - Sweetser, a mental health agency serving adults, children and families experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges, has located crisis clinicians in its Damariscotta office “to increase our responsiveness to emergency mental health needs in Lincoln County,” said an agency spokesperson. Clinician Mary Ha...

Three new members join Sweetser Board of Directors

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:57:00 +0100

Three new members were elected to four-year terms on the Sweetser Board of Directors at the agency’s annual meeting in October in Saco. They are: Sarah "Surrey" Hardcastle of Bailey Island, Tammy White of Scarborough and Mary Turgeon of Saco. Ms. Hardcastle retired from her post as director of the Webb Schools at the Institute of Living in Har...

The Advertiser Democrat highlights a Family Served by Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:03:00 +0100

The September 4th edition of The Advertiser Democrat highlights a local family who receives Sweetser services. Click here to view the entire article.

Sweetser's Prevocational Senior Featured in York County Coast Star

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:19:00 +0100

A senior prevocational program student at The School at Sweetser - Saco was featured in the August 21st edition of the York County Coast Star. Click here to view the entire article.

Rumford Falls Times Features Sweetser Case Management Program

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:35:00 +0100

The August 6th edition of the Rumford Falls Times featured Sweetser Case Manager, Lennie Eichman, and two of her clients stories. Click here to view the article.

Sweetser Client Story Highlighted in Sanford News

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:14:00 +0100

The Sanford News highlights the story of a Sweetser client and his family. Click here to view the full article.

BMX Bike Track on Saco Campus Featured in Journal Tribune

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:04:00 +0100

The opening of a student-assisted built bike track on Sweetser's Saco campus made the July 7th edition of the Journal Tribune. Click here to view the article (pdf).

Wiscasset Newspaper Highlights ACT Team Gardening Project

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:36:00 +0100

Sweetser's Assertive Community Treatment program has been working with a Wiscasset-based organic farm in learning the trade for a share of the vegetables they grow. Click here to read the full story.

Sweetser Supporter Ira Rosenberg Highlighted in Portland Magazine

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:12:00 +0100

Prime Motor Group owner and Sweetser supporter Ira Rosenberg (Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic) was recently featured in the May 1, 2008 edition of Portland Magazine. Click here to view the article.

MANP Acknowledges Sweetser Management Practice

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:05:00 +0100

Risk Management: Why Planning Ahead Averts Crisis in the Future Click here to view article.

Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic Raises $58,000

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:54:00 +0100

July 1, 2008 The 19th Annual Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic generated $58,000 for Sweetser services June 23 at the Sable Oaks Golf Club in South Portland. More than 30 volunteers and 148 golfers participated in the event, including a guest appearance by Kristin Walton from Brunswick, "Mrs. Maine USA." Team winners: Wormwood's Restau...

Sunday Telegram features Sweetser Sold on Kids Auction

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:07:00 +0100

The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram's May 3rd edition featured a story on Sweetser's 16th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction, held on April 5th at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland. http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=184954&ac=Home

Saco & Biddeford Savings Sponsors Learning Arts Fair

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:27:00 +0100

Executives at the Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable Foundation presented a $2,500 gift to the School at Sweetser April 18 to support the 24th annual Learning Arts Fair. Students will celebrate “Roots & Shoots” and other environmentally responsible activities Thursday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sweetser’s Saco campus. The Fair is the cu...

Sweetser in the News - Reporters are telling our story

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:22:00 +0100

The extended Sweetser family -- staff, volunteers, and the adults and children we serve -- have seen several published news stories about Sweetser in the last few months. Our work was of interest to media outlets from The Press Herald in Portland to WLBZ-TV, a Bangor NBC affiliate. Now readers and viewers across the state know our story. There ...

Weekly Observer highlights Sweetser's Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:05:00 +0100

Sweetser's own Kenneth Martin with feline pal "Mako" graced the cover of the April 2 issue of The Weekly Observer. Staff Writer Andrea Rose featured Kenneth in her article about how vocational rehabilitation programs, like Sweetser's, can be successful. Excerpts of the article are included below. "Finding their place"Weekly ObserverApril 2, 20...

Sold on Kids Benefit Auction raises $88,000 for Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:11:00 +0100

They came to donate to Sweetser, and give they did! Some 350 guests approached the tables lining the walls at the Sable Oaks Marriott in South Portland, April 5, for a chance to take home a piece of Sweetser history. Guests hovered over 123 silent auction items and 27 original works of fine art -- all offered to the highest bidder. Bidders try...

Summer Camp at Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:10:00 +0100

The School at Sweetser opened its doors April 9 for the first of two open house events to prepare families for enrolling their students in a summer recreational program. Teachers and staff were on hand to help parents learn more about the day program, which will begin June 23. Summer activities will include ropes course, cooking, team building ...

Portland Press Herald Highlights Sweetser's Culinary Arts Program

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:03:00 +0100

A top-of-the-page teaser and student photo on page one, plus a full-feature story about Sweetser's Culinary Arts program appeared in Section C (Food and Health) in the March 26 edition of the Portland Press Herald. Quoting from the headline..."The kids in the culinary-arts program at Sweetser come away with important life skills. And they sure c...

Sweetser Board Member Wins Hannaford Award

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:29:00 +0100

Joann Beaudoin, a Hannaford financial services employee, was presented the 2007 John J. Russell Award for Excellence -- the highest honor bestowed on a Hannaford associate. "Joann has set high standards," said Kelly Lord of Hannaford. "She is an innovative thinker and always strives to provide her teams with the resources needed to perform ...

Cabin Fever Art Show Scheduled for February 18-21

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:19:00 +0100

The second annual Cabin Fever Art Show at 329 Bath Road is set for February 18-21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Art Show features works by people in recovery from mental illnesses and has been expanded this year to include a fourth day and one more room for featured artists. Last year, 17 clients from the ACT Program went home with a combine...

PromiseLine Director to serve on APS Healthcare Advisory Council

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:31:00 +0100

Donna Mrowka, our PromiseLine Services Director and veteran clinician, will represent Sweetser when she takes her seat on the 20-member APS Healthcare Advisory Council meeting later this month in Augusta. Member terms are determined by lottery -- between 12 and 18 months, according to Kelly H. Bickmore, LCSW, manager for public relations at the ...

Sweetser reminds Mainers and their loved ones how to best handle the holiday blues

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:40:00 +0100

Sweetser, Maine’s most comprehensive mental health network, today issued a reminder for Mainers to be on alert for the “holiday blues” and issued tips on how to prevent and handle this seasonal form of frustration and sadness. “While this is a joyous time of year for many, we also must remember that for many of Maine’s adults and children, this...

E-Rate Grant Funds Awarded

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:35:00 +0100

Sweetser's Development Office received a Funding Commitment Decision Letter today approving $55,326 for reimbursements for telecommunication and internet services for Saco and Belfast schools for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund makes discounts available to eligible s...

Sweetser Steps In to Help Lewiston Area Families as Richardson Hollow Closes Doors

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:54:00 +0100

Maine’s Most Comprehensive Mental Health Network Takes Over Contracts of Lewiston-Based Agency As It Folds, Offers Guiding Hand to Community SACO, MAINE- Sweetser, Maine’s most comprehensive mental health network, today announced it will take over Lewiston-based Richardson Hollow’s client contracts in response to the agency’s sudden closing. Sw...

Sweetser To Host Free Affiliate Symposium on September 14

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:01:00 +0100

BRUNSWICK - The Affiliate Symposium will cover a variety of educational topics including psychopharmacology and substance abuse updates, legal and ethical issues, and music therapy. Attendees can also learn more about the benefits of becoming an Affiliate, as well as receive six continuing education credits. The Symposium will be held at the Sw...

Sweetser Recognized As National Award Winner In Healthcare Service Quality

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:54:00 +0100

SACO - Avatar International Inc. announces Sweetser as National Award Recipient for exceeding client expectations in Service Quality for 2006 Sweetser is recognized as a national award winner in healthcare service quality for Exceeding Patient Expectations by Avatar International Inc., the leader in measuring customer expectations in healthcare...

First Responders, Congressional Delegation Staff Join Sweetser in Support of Emergency Egress

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

SACO — A week after a severe gas leak nearly caused an explosion on the Saco campus of The School at Sweetser, local officials united to offer support for the agency’s petition for an emergency egress on that campus. The emergency incident was the third in three years, further underscoring the need for a second means of egress. The agency recei...

Students Studying "The Deep Blue Sea" for Annual Learning Arts Fair

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

SACO — This year’s Learning Arts Fair will take place on Thursday, May 10, at The School at Sweetser in Saco. The annual event is a school-wide celebration of a theme-based learning experience through hands-on education. This year’s theme is “In the Deep Blue Sea.” We are looking for volunteers and speakers to share their knowledge, help with an...

Special Conference May 8 on the Recovery Process and Engaging the Client

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

BRUNSWICK—The Sweetser Training Institute presents a special conference with Marianne Farkas in Brunswick on Tuesday, May 8. The Recovery Process, 9 a.m. to noon Providing a review of the empirical knowledge underlying the vision of recovery, this workshop outlines the key issues involved in recovery and ways providers can ensure that they are...

Employee Presented with Maine's Excellence in Volunteer Administration Award

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

AUGUTSA — The Office of the Governor and the Maine Commission for Community Service presented Linda Danielson, volunteer services manager for Sweetser, with Maine’s Excellence in Volunteer Administration Award on April 23 in Augusta. Linda has worked for Sweetser for more than 10 years. She coordinates more than 500 volunteers who contribute 40...

The Roles of Our Medical Staff

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:20:00 +0100

Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental health problems. Registered nurses (RNs) promote and maintain health among individuals and groups, based on an assessment of health status and the establishment of a nursing diagnosis and goals. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide care for ...

Learning & Recovery Center Celebrates Five Years

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In honor of its 5th anniversary, Sweetser’s Learning & Recovery Center will hold an Open House on Tuesday, June 19, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 174 Mere Point Road in Brunswick. Peer volunteers will share their experiences, answer questions about programs, and give tours of the grounds. Members of the local community are encouraged to attend and...

PROTEA Behavioral Health Services Moves to Saco Campus

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

PROTEA Behavioral Health Services, a division of Sweetser, will host an Open House at its new space at Brown Cottage on Sweetser’s Saco campus on Friday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sweetser’s PROTEA division provides outpatient therapy, medication management and psychological testing for children, adults and families seeking treatment for e...

Sweetsers Learning Arts Fair Explores Hands-on Education

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Sweetser’s 23rd annual Learning Arts Fair took place at The School at Sweetser in Saco on May 10. Supported by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, the event is a school-wide celebration of a theme-based, hands-on learning experience. This year, the students chose the theme of “In the Deep Blue Sea.” In the weeks leading up to the event, stude...

Sweetser Awarded $1.8 million in Grants

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Child and Family Services selects Sweetser as partner in High Fidelity Wraparound Initiative. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services, recently awarded Sweetser $1.8 million in grant funds to establish High Fidelity Community Wraparound Initi...

Annual Golf Classic set for June 25

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The 18th Annual Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic will take place on Monday, June 25, at 10 a.m. at Sable Oaks Golf Club in South Portland. Last year’s event raised a record $58,370 for Sweetser. For more information about participating as a player or sponsor, contact Leah Adams at ladams@sweetser.org or 207-294-4485.

15th Annual Sold on Kids Auction a Tremendous Success

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Sweetser’s 15th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction & Dinner, presented by KeyBank, took place on March 17 at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks. Featuring live and silent auctions, dinner, raffles and entertainment, the event raised nearly $95,000 to benefit Sweetser’s statewide crisis services. The theme for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day ev...

Sweetser Announces Initial Round of Layoffs

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Sweetser unveiled its current corrective action plan on February 12 to include an immediate reduction in force of at least 40 employees. Carlton Pendleton, president and CEO of the agency, cited systemic change at the state level as a major factor in reducing Sweetser's workforce and eliminating some programs. "As the state continues to struggl...

Sweetser Announces New Board Leadership

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Sweetser recently held its 52nd Annual Meeting at which the following board members were elected to serve on the Executive Committee. William Zafirson of Saco as Chair; Roberta Wright of Falmouth as Vice Chair; Cindy Boyt of Scarborough as Secretary; Robert Convery of Scarborough as Treasurer; David Tourangeau of Falmouth as Development Committe...

KeyBank presents Sweetsers 15th Annual Sold on Kids Auction

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Sweetser’s 15th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction & Dinner, presented by KeyBank, will take place on March 17 at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring live and silent auctions, dinner, raffles, entertainment and more, proceeds will benefit Sweetser’s statewide crisis services. The theme for this year’s St. Patri...

Brunswick Art Show to feature works by Sweetser clients

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Sweetser is pleased to announce its first annual Cabin Fever Art Show featuring artwork by clients in the Bath/Brunswick area. The show is open to the public and will take place February 26 through 28 at Sweetser’s Brunswick facility at 329 Bath Road. The show will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and an opening reception will be held at ...

Sweetser students participate in My Wonderful Dog program

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Students from The School at Sweetser in Saco are once again working with My Wonderful Dog, an organization in Portland that trains service dogs for people with disabilities. Groups of middle school and high school students from Sweetser help train the dogs once a week. “Sweetser students have participated in this program for more than four year...

Sweetser thanks mentors, seeks more during National Mentoring Month

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The 6th annual celebration of National Mentoring Month in January aims to raise awareness of mentoring in its various forms, recruit new mentors, and show appreciation to current mentors. Sweetser thanks all mentors for their dedication. The organization is currently seeking volunteers throughout the state for opportunities ranging from one-tim...

Another successful Holiday Gift Tag season

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

More than 20 businesses and civic organizations throughout the state displayed tags and collected more than 1,200 gifts to grant the wishes of children served by Sweetser’s Holiday Gift Tag program, ensuring that the holidays are a little merrier for each of them. Downeast Energy was the biggest contributor with more than 450 toys. For the fourt...

Sweetser Holiday Toy Drive Kicks Off at Downeast Energy Offices

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Downeast Energy will host a Holiday Toy Drive in all 13 of its offices throughout central and southern Maine to benefit children served by Sweetser. “Downeast Energy and its customers wish every Sweetser child warm holiday wishes and blessings,” says Betsy Morrell, vice president. “This toy drive brings smiles to many kids who are not expecting...

PROTEA Behavioral Health Services Opens Sanford Site

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

PROTEA Behavioral Health Services, a division of Sweetser, dedicated its newest facility on Main Street in Sanford on November 28 with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by members of the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce and municipal officials. PROTEA will provide outpatient therapy for children, adults and families seeking treatment for ...

Mental Illness Awareness Week October 1 – 7

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:08:29 +0100

September 25, 2006 Mental health agencies across the state will join forces again this year to offer public educational opportunities during Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 1 – 7. Among this year’s planned activities are public lectures, health screenings for depression and anxiety, public service announcements on local radio stations...

Community Gathers for Stroll for Kids Walkathon

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Sweetser’s 3rd annual Stroll for Kids walkathon in Belfast on September 30 raised approximately $2,000. These monies will be used for Sweetser’s programs for children and families in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties. Participants included community members, staff and clients from Belfast to Saco. Thanks to all who donated time and resources for...

Sweetser Students Help to Feed the Hungry

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Middle and high school students from The School at Sweetser recently participated in “Feed the Hungry,” a community service project in which the students plant and cultivate vegetables over the course of the summer and donate what they grow to the Bon Appetit meal program in Biddeford. Pictured is Jane Maloney, director of Bon Appetit, Cheryl Bu...

Sweetser Announces Fourth Annual Pendleton Award Winners

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Champions of behavioral healthcare in Maine were honored October 5 in Saco with the fourth annual Pendleton Awards. Named for the late Irene and Carlton Pendleton, the awards were presented at the annual meeting for Sweetser. Awards were given for three categories: public policy, community service, and community partner. Accompanying the award ...

Tedford Shelter, Sweetser Break Ground on Permanent Supportive Housing

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:01:00 +0100

Tedford Shelter and Sweetser joined forces today with the Maine State Housing Authority and the Department of Health and Human Services to dedicate Evergreen Woods, permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless families in which one adult is living with a disability. Located in Bath, it is the first such facility for families in midcoast Ma...

Supporters turn out for 2nd Annual Mini Golf Event

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:54:00 +0100

The 2nd Annual Sweetser Miniature Golf Event at Long Shot Golf Center in Brunswick on July 31 raisedfunds to benefit our enrichment programs for at-risk youth. Thank you to all who participated! Major Sponsors: Applebee’s The Coastal Journal Cold Stone Creamery Downeast Energy & Building Supply Long Shot Golf Center The Mount Washi...

Golf Classic raises more than $58,000

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:50:00 +0100

The 17th Annual Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic, featuring PGA Professional and Trickshot Artist Kevin Compare, raised a record $58,370 for Sweetser. The tournament took place at the Sable Oaks Golf Club in South Portland on June 26. A big thanks to all who participated! Tournament Results Team Winners: 1st Place Gross ...

Sweetser announces two new additions to its Executive Team

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:47:00 +0100

Sweetser is pleased to announce two new additions to its executive team, Alex Tessmann as executive vice president of the PROTEA division and Dr. Rowena Tessmann as executive vice president of medical services. Alex Tessmann brings more than twenty years experience in the accounting and business consulting field. Based in Bangor, he will overse...

CoBank presents $5,000 check to Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:33:00 +0100

Sweetser Director of Development & Communications Todd Henry (left) received a $5,000 check from CoBank on behalf of Robert M. Tetrault, a director on the cooperative bank’s board. Tetrault is also president and owner of T/R Fish, Inc., a marketing and management company for commercial fishing in Portland, Maine. “I strongly support CoBank’s ph...

Sweetser to open School in Belfast

Cardullos Staff — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 13:29:00 +0100

This fall, Sweetser will open a private, special purpose school in Belfast to meet the needs of children with high degrees of intellectual capacity. The program will be the area’s only special education resource for the referral of difficult-to-manage students. In the past, as many as one third of the children from Sweetser’s Belfast campus who...

Sweetser, PROTEA Behavioral Health Services Join Forces

Cardullos Staff — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 13:26:00 +0100

On July 1, Sweetser acquired Bangor-based PROTEA Behavioral Health Services. PROTEA, which specializes in outpatient community-based services, now operates as PROTEA, a division of Sweetser, and transitions from a for-profit entity to fall under Sweetser's non-profit umbrella. Founded in 2001, PROTEA operates outpatient mental health clinics in...

Ten-Hour Marathon Brings Attention To Homelessness In York County

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 09:45:00 +0100

(BIDDEFORD) Sweetser, The York County Homeless Youth Partnership, and The United Way of York County are bringing the National Homelessness Marathon to York County for the first time on Tuesday, February 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Biddeford's Mechanic Park. Part radio broadcast, part outdoor vigil, the event is organized to raise awareness abou...

Learning Arts Fair Celebrates Hands-on Education

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:06:00 +0100

Sweetser's 22nd annual Learning Arts Fair at The School at Sweetser in May was the culmination of three months of interdisciplinary study around the theme of Europe. In the weeks leading up to the event, students participated in workshops and presentations by well-known Maine artists including Roger Richmond, a designer and three-dimensional pho...

Sweetser Celebrates Its Volunteers

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 13:03:00 +0100

Sweetser honored more than 500 volunteers during National Volunteer Week in April, and formally recognized their contributions at the organization's Annual Recognition Dinner. Many volunteers and volunteer supervisors received awards for outstanding service as well as milestone pins and Governor's Service awards. This year's event featured enter...

Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution Donates $2,500 to Support Learning Arts Fair

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 02 May 2006 13:00:00 +0100

Lisa Freeman (left), art teacher from The School at Sweetser in Saco, accepts a $2,500 check from Lynne Belanger (center) and Alice Kimball-Guay (right) of Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. Kimball-Guay is also a mentor for Sweetser. The grant supports the school's annual Learning Arts Fair, which will take place on Thursday, May 18, from 9...

Sweetser Receives $5,000 Grant from the Maine Community Foundation

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:55:00 +0100

Sweetser recently received a $5,000 grant from the York County Children's Aid Society Fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MCF) to support the Community-based Learning Program at The School at Sweetser. The program prepares Sweetser students for successful entry into the adult workforce by placing them at local businesses, where they receive ...

"Under the Big Top" Auction Raises $90,500 to Support Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:29:00 +0100

Sweetser's 14th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks on April 1 raised more than $90,500 to support Sweetser's statewide services for children, adults and families. The event featured dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by the Lower Village People. Presented by KeyBank, the theme for this ye...

Sweetser's "Under the Big Top" Auction Supports Crisis Services

Cardullos Staff — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:19:00 +0100

Sweetser's 14th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks Grand Ballroom in South Portland. The event features dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by the Lower Village People. The theme for this year's event is "Under the Big Top" with ...

9th Annual Homelessness Marathon Scheduled

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:26:00 +0100

A 24-hour event organized to shine a light on the plight of Maine's homeless population will take place from 9 a.m. February 15 through 9 a.m. February 16 at the York County Shelter Programs, Inc. in Alfred. This year marks the ninth anniversary of the National Homelessness Marathon, scheduled to coincide with similar events across the country. ...

KeyBank To Sponsor Sweetser 14th Annual Sold on Kids Auction

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:01:00 +0100

Sweetser announced this week that KeyBank has signed on as the presenting sponsor for the 14th annual Sold on Kids benefit auction, scheduled to take place April 1 at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks. Proceeds from the Sold on Kids event will support Sweetser's crisis services throughout the State of Maine. "This generous sponsorship of $20,...

Sweetser Commences Operations of Children’s Residences in Plymouth

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 14:04:00 +0100

On January 1, Sweetser commenced operations of two children’s residences on a ten-acre campus in Plymouth, with a third to be added in the future. Formerly run by Plymouth Group Homes, Inc., the facility has been in operation for more than five years and provides behavioral health services for 17 children, ages 12 to 18. The Plymouth campus was...

Department of Corrections Contracts with Sweetser to Provide Behavioral Health Services

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:40:00 +0100

The Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) has signed a three-year contract with Sweetser to provide behavioral health care services to adolescents residing at the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland and the Mountain View Youth Development Center in Charleston. Sweetser has been providing these services since 2000 at Long Creek...

Sweetser Announces New Staff

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 08:42:00 +0100

Sweetser is pleased to announce two new additions to its staff, Celeste Viger as director of public policy and Maryann Donahue as grant writer. Prior to joining Sweetser, Celeste Viger worked for five years as the community relations director for Verizon and operated a private consulting firm that specialized in public and community relations. ...

Sweetser Announces Third Annual Pendleton Award Winners

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 08:44:00 +0100

Champions of mental healthcare in Maine were honored October 6 in Brunswick with the third annual Pendleton Awards. Named for the late Irene and Carlton Pendleton, the awards were presented at the annual meeting for Sweetser. Sweetser is a mental and behavioral health care organization that provides services from Kittery to Belfast. Awards were...

Sweetser Names New Board Members

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 08:45:00 +0100

Joann Beaudoin, chair of the board at Sweetser, recently announced the addition of two new members to Sweetser's board of directors, John Beliveau of Falmouth and Meredith Richardson of Kittery. John Beliveau is the director and portfolio manager for investments at H.M. Payson & Company of Portland. Beliveau holds an MBA from the University of ...

Community Treatment Models are Reducing the Need for Out-of-Home Placement

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 08:47:00 +0100

A new treatment program based in Lewiston is reducing the need for hospitalization for children and families who are facing a severe mental health issue. Launched by Sweetser in May of this year, the Children's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team provides 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week treatment using a team of healthcare professionals tha...

Sweetser Announces Changes and New Additions to Management Team

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:14:00 +0100

Sweetser is pleased to announce two new additions to its management team, Ronald Taglienti as director of child and family community services and Bob Fowler as director of adult community-based services. In addition, Candice O'Brien has been promoted to senior director of outpatient and adult community-based services and Deb Taylor has been prom...

Playhouse/Storage Shed Raffle to Benefit Sweetser's Youth Enrichment Programs

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:16:00 +0100

One lucky midcoast household will be the recipient of a miniature New England Cape-style playhouse when the structure is raffled September 17 at Bath Citizen's Involvement Day. The playhouse has been on display since July in front of Sweetser's Brunswick office at 329 Bath Road. The custom-built 8' by 8' playhouse was donated by Hancock Lumber ...

Grant Supports Financial Literacy Training for Area Youth

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 09:18:00 +0100

The KeyBank Foundation Donates $5,000 to Sweetser Thanks to a grant from the KeyBank Foundation, young adults living in Sweetser's group homes will receive additional help in making the transition to adulthood and independent living. The KeyBank Foundation donated $5,000 to Sweetser this month to support financial literacy and employment skill...

Miniature Golf Event Draws a Crowd in Brunswick

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:19:00 +0100

The inaugural Sweetser Miniature Golf Event raised more than $2,700 in cash donations and collected more than $2,500 through in-kind contributions - all to benefit Sweetser's Youth Enrichment After-school Programs in Midcoast Maine. The tournament took place August 1 at the Long Shot Golf Center in Brunswick. The money raised will help Sweets...

Sweetser Golf Tournament Raises $48,000 for Barn Rebuilding Effort

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 09:22:00 +0100

(PORTLAND) The 16th Annual Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic, featuring Golf Pro Donna Caponi, raised nearly $48,000 for Sweetser. The money will help the organization in their efforts to rebuild an educational farm complex that was destroyed by fire in June of 2004. The tournament took place Monday, June 27, at the Sable Oaks Golf Clu...

Sweetser Employee Elected Association President

Cardullos Staff — Sun, 26 Jun 2005 09:23:00 +0100

Kelly Staples, program coordinator for Sweetser's Learning & Recovery Center in Brunswick, was recently elected president of the Maine Association of Peer Support and Recovery Centers (MAPSRC). Previously called All Clubs, the association has been operating since the mid 1990s. Its membership includes the approximately 20 peer centers and social...

Sweetser Breaks Ground on New Barn One Year After Fire Destroys Historic Farm

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 09:26:00 +0100

Sweetser broke ground on June 1 for a new barn at the site of the former farm complex that was leveled by a fire in June of 2004. The new barn will feature a farm classroom where students can incorporate hands-on farm lessons with their academic studies. The groundbreaking comes just ten days shy of one year from the date that fire destroyed th...

Miniature Golf Event Benefits Sweetser's Youth Enrichment Programs

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 09:25:00 +0100

Sweetser will host a miniature golf event on Monday, August 1, at the Long Shot Golf Center in Brunswick. The event benefits the organization's youth enrichment programs, which provide therapeutic, recreational and academic activities for children in the midcoast area. Sweetser's Miniature Golf Event begins at 10 a.m. with a business play porti...

One of Sweetser's Horses Needs Special Care

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 04 May 2005 09:29:00 +0100

In an innovative approach to working with youth, Sweetser uses animals to help children achieve small victories that play a large role in the healing process. This effort is just one example of how Sweetser's Experiential Learning Program is helping professionals reach some of Maine's most challenging youth. But it is not just the children who ...

Students from School at Sweetser Celebrate Arts, Ocean Style

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 02 May 2005 09:30:00 +0100

Oceans is the theme of this year's Learning Arts Fair at The School at Sweetser in Saco. The event, which marks its 21st anniversary this year, takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at The School at Sweetser. The Learning Arts Fair is the culmination of three months of interdisciplinary study around the theme "oceans." In the two ...

Sweetser Psychiatrist Recognized By American Association Of Community Psychiatrists

Cardullos Staff — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 09:32:00 +0100

Sweetser Psychiatrist Dr. David Moltz was recently awarded the Moffic Award for Ethical Practice from the American Association of Community Psychiatrists. The award recognizes a practicing psychiatrist who has demonstrated high ethical standards in meeting community mental health needs. Dr. Moltz was recognized this year for his work in establi...

Holly Tracy Named Sweetser's Garland Award Recipient

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:36:00 +0100

Warren resident and school-based therapist for Sweetser, Holly Tracy was recently named the organization's Garland Award recipient. The Garland Award, which honors a Sweetser employee who exemplifies service in the community and excellence in the workplace, was named for Laurence "Bud" Garland who served on Sweetser's Board of Directors for 33 ...

Bath ArtWorks Students Create Mural for Children's Waiting Area at Sweetser

Cardullos Staff — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:34:00 +0100

'High Tide - Low Tide' theme features colorful depictions of sea- and shore-life Participants from the Bath Recreation Department's ArtWorks program created a mural last week at Sweetser's new consolidated office on the Bath Road in Brunswick. With a theme of 'High Tide - Low Tide,' the mural adorns the children's waiting area at Sweetser's out...

2005 Sold on Kids Auction A Success

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 08 Apr 2005 09:39:00 +0100

Sweetser's 13th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction & Dinner at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland raised nearly $70,000 to benefit the organization's three residential crisis units for children in Belfast, Portland and Saco. More than 350 friends and supporters attended the event, hosted by Lee Goldberg of WCSH 6 and chaired by Carol ...

Sweetser and PROTEA Behavioral Health Services Develop Partnership

Cardullos Staff — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 09:40:00 +0100

Partnership Provides and Expands Outpatient Mental Health Care in Saco and Portland Sweetser President & CEO, Carl Pendleton, and PROTEA Behavioral Health Services CEO, Alex Tessmann, announced today that Sweetser and PROTEA have developed a unique strategic partnership to provide and expand access to outpatient therapy and psychiatry services ...

Sweetser Auction Benefits Children in Crisis

Cardullos Staff — Mon, 28 Mar 2005 09:42:00 +0100

Sweetser's 13th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland. The event features dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by the Richter-Kiley piano and cello duo. Lee Goldberg from WCSH 6 will serve as the event emcee. This year's auc...

Sweetser Opens New Mental Health Center In Brunswick, Consolidating Twelve Locations Into One

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 09:43:00 +0100

Sweetser has opened a new mental health center at 329 Bath Road in Brunswick, consolidating twelve Bath and Brunswick locations into one facility. An open house event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, from 5-7 p.m. The public is welcome. More than 150 employees work at the new center, providing mental health services to residents of the ...

2004 Sold on Kids Benefit Auction A Success

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:47:00 +0100

The 12th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction & Dinner in April 2004 at the Marriott Sable Oaks raised $53,397 to benefit Sweetser's three residential crisis units for children in Saco, Portland and Belfast.

Sweetser Named One of the 10 Largest Employers in the State

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:46:00 +0100

In its annual Book of Lists, released in early January, Mainebiz newspaper named Sweetser one of the 10th largest non-governmental employers in Maine. Tied for the 10th place spot: Mead Westvaco Papers, Irving Oil, Bowdoin College, Fairchild Semiconductor. The ranking is based on number of employees. Sweetser moved up two places in 2004, from 12...

Toy Drive Brings In 2,000 Gifts

Cardullos Staff — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:46:00 +0100

More than 25 local businesses and organizations contributed to Sweetser's 2004 Holiday Gift Tag Program, which provides gifts for children in Sweetser's residential programs throughout the state. In addition, Downeast Energy conducted an extensive Toy and Gift Drive at their 11 Maine locations encouraging their employees and customers to donate ...