Mission, Vision & Values
Sweetser's Mission
Sweetser's mission is to provide quality treatment, support and hope to children, adults and families through a network of mental health, behavioral health and educational services.
Sweetser's Vision
Helping people create promising futures.
Sweetser’s Values
In support of our Mission and Vision, we respect, value and promote:
- Dignity, respect and compassion for all people
- The highest quality standards in our work
- Accountability to those we serve for the ethical, effective and efficient use of resources
- The creative contributions of dedicated staff and volunteers
- Professional excellence through on-going training in best practices and Continuous Quality Improvement
- The importance of family, community and other significant connections in the provision of individualized, responsive care
- A commitment to providing leadership in developing a responsive and innovative service-delivery system on the regional and state level
- A strong network of community partnerships
- An active advocacy program
What Our Clients Are Saying
My son, Ryan, attended Sweetser during the second half of his junior year and most of his senior year. He made an immediate connection with his teachers, and also with the students, who struggled with some of the same issues my son did. Sweetser exemplified a level of patience and genuine c...

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Senator Susan Collins Visits the School at Sweetser in Saco - On Friday, January 27, Senator Susan Collins visited the School at Sweetser in Saco. The senator... more
Help Sweetser Win a Grant! - During their "Community Matters More" program, Bangor Savings Bank will award a total of 68 grants. The top vote-getting... more
Longtime Sweetser Supporters Continue Tradition - The Belfast Tea tradition continued in December as longtime Sweetser friends reunited in Belfast for their... more





