Promising Futures for Children & Families
Sweetser offers support in many ways for your child and your family behavioral health needs. Services are available in your community, including through many primary care offices, in a residential setting, or in your child’s school.
Services For Families
Promising Futures for Adults
Sweetser offers support in many ways for improved adult mental health services — available in your home, or in the community at Sweetser clinics and in many primary care offices.
Services For Adults
Peer-to-Peer Support
It may not be a crisis, but there are times when talking with a peer support specialist who has experience in recovery can make a big difference.
Peer Services
Educational Services
Giving school-aged students the best chance for successful learning, Sweetser’s special education curriculum supports students struggling with social, emotional, and academic challenges.
Educational Services
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Don’t settle for just a paycheck. Choose a job that truly inspires you. Choose a job that could change a life – even your own. Begin your career in mental health with Sweetser, paid training provided. Sign on bonuses for many positions.
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Sweetser offers support in many ways for your child and your family behavioral health needs. Services are available in your community, including through many primary care offices, in a residential setting, or in your child’s school.
Services
It may not be a crisis, but there are times when talking with a peer support specialist who has experience in recovery can make a big difference.
Services
Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show happening Oct 24th!
Join us at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland for the Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show – Friday night, October 24th.
Four New England comedians; Amy Tee, Rob Steen, Will Noonan, and Gabriel Perez, will make you laugh out loud, all in support of Sweetser’s mental health mission. 18+ show.
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Sweetser’s Training Director, Jayne Pelletier, went on WMTW’s Mental Health Moment segment to discuss the importance of self-care and mental health support for caregivers and clinical professionals.
Sweetser’s Training Institute offers several workshops designed for both individuals …with a clinical background and those seeking to enhance their skills through increased awareness and education. Some workshops include:
🧘♀️ Mindfulness for self-care and burnout management
💨 Breathing techniques as coping strategies to manage your stress
🎭 Improv skills to bring more creativity and humor into a therapeutic setting
View the full catalog here: https://www.sweetser.org/training
Grab A Slice of Hope: Support Mental Health at Our Community Pizza Night! 🍕
Sometimes, the simplest things—like sharing a meal—can have the biggest impact.
Join us Wednesday, October 8th, as we partner with the generous team @mainebeerco in Freeport for a Community Pizza …Night dedicated to mental health.
From 4 PM to 8 PM, 20% of every food purchase will be donated to Sweetser to help fund essential services for children, adults, and families struggling with mental health challenges.
Grab a seat, enjoy great food, and help us shine a light on the importance of mental wellness. Your dinner can make a difference!
Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 8th
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Maine Beer Company, 525 US Route 1, Freeport, ME
We can't wait to see you there!
Grab A Slice of Hope: Support Mental Health at Our Community Pizza Night! 🍕
Sometimes, the simplest things—like sharing a meal—can have the biggest impact.
Join us Wednesday, October 8th, as we partner with the generous team at Maine Beer Company in Freeport for a Community… Pizza Night dedicated to mental health.
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 20% of every food purchase will be donated to Sweetser to help fund essential services for children, adults, and families struggling with mental health challenges.
Grab a seat, enjoy great food, and help us shine a light on the importance of mental wellness. Your dinner can make a difference!
Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 8th
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Maine Beer Company, 525 US Route 1, Freeport, ME
We can't wait to see you there!
😂 COMEDY FOR A CAUSE 😂
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs at our Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show!
Catch four of New England’s best comedians—Will Noonan (Boston's Best Comedian), Rob Steen (Featured on Late Show), Amy Tee, and local Gabriel Perez—all on one …stage!
📅 When: Friday, October 24th (Doors 6:30 PM)
📍 Where: Italian Heritage Center, Portland
💖 Why: Every ticket helps Sweetser provide vital mental health care and resources to Maine families!
This is an 18+ event. Don't miss out on an incredible evening of comedy with a meaningful impact!
➡️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! ⬅️
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😂 COMEDY FOR A CAUSE 😂
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs at our Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show!
Catch four of New England’s best comedians—Will Noonan (Named Boston's Best Comedian), Rob Steen (Featured on Late Show), Amy Tee, and local Gabriel Perez—all …on one stage!
📅 When: Friday, October 24th (Doors 6:30 PM)
📍 Where: Italian Heritage Center, Portland
💖 Why: Every ticket helps Sweetser provide vital mental health care and resources to Maine families!
This is an 18+ event. Don't miss out on an incredible evening of comedy with a meaningful impact!
➡️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! ⬅️
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This means a lot! Thank you for the nomination for Non-Profit Organization of the Year at this year's @oldorchardbeachmaine Awards Banquet! We appreciate being a member of the chamber and being involved in this wonderful community. Congrats to all the other organizations that are making a …difference and we look forward to celebrating all the nominees at the event.
This means a lot! Thank you for the nomination for Non-Profit Organization of the Year at this year's Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce's Awards Banquet! We appreciate being a member of the chamber and being involved in this wonderful community. Congrats to all the other organizations… that are making a difference and we look forward to celebrating all the nominees at the event.
EVENT DETAILS: https://sweetser.ejoinme.org/2025SmilesforSweetser
🚨 VOTING ALERT! Help Sweetser Win A Grant! 🚨
Sweetser has been selected for the @tcfcu_maine’s Better Neighbor Fund contest, and we need your support to secure grant funding!
How You Can Help Us Win:
👉 VOTE WITH LINK IN BIO at VOTESWEETSER.ORG
🗳 You can vote once …per day, every day through October 31st, so bookmark the page and make every day in October count.
Every click helps us provide essential mental health and recovery services to Maine families. 💙
🚨 VOTING ALERT! Help Sweetser Win A Grant! 🚨
Sweetser has been selected for the Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s Better Neighbor Fund contest, and we need your support to secure grant funding!
How You Can Help Us Win:
👉 VOTE HERE: …https://www.tcfcu.com/better-neighbor-fund-voting/
🗳 You can vote once per day, every day through October 31st, so bookmark the page and make every day in October count.
Every click helps us provide essential mental health and recovery services to Maine families. 💙
Sweetser leadership was well represented at the National Crisis Continuum Conference CrisisCon 2025 in Indianapolis this week! ✈️
Our team—including President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer, Chief Growth Officer Joanne Grant, and Director of Crisis Services Elise Chase—joined the …Crisis Residential Association and the International Council for Helplines for 2.5 days of in-depth discussions. 🧠🤝
As Maine's largest mobile crisis provider, it was invaluable to connect with other providers nationwide! We gathered insights on various topics including:
✨ Trauma-Informed Crisis Response
📈 Sustaining High-Quality Crisis Programs
Great learning and growth for better serving our communities! 💖 #CrisisCon25
Sweetser leadership was well represented at the National Crisis Continuum Conference CrisisCon 2025 in Indianapolis this week! ✈️
Our team—including President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer, Chief Growth Officer Joanne Grant, and Director of Crisis Services Elise Chase—joined the …Crisis Residential Association and the International Council for Helplines for 2.5 days of in-depth discussions. 🧠🤝
As Maine's largest mobile crisis provider, it was invaluable to connect with other providers nationwide! We gathered insights on various topics including:
✨ Trauma-Informed Crisis Response
📈 Sustaining High-Quality Crisis Programs
Great learning and growth for better serving our communities! 💖 #CrisisCon25
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