Sweetser’s Training Institute has launched ConnectME to Better Mental Health as a way to prepare community members to recognize and be responsive to emerging mental health needs of people of all ages. Register for free!
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2,654
Children worked with Sweetser school-based clinicians last year
3,418
Mobile crisis interventions supported
16,543
Children and adults received Sweetser services last year
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We love happy endings. Our former student Paul Rumery, 1991-1992, finally reunited with his former Sweetser teacher David Puff, who spent 21 years teaching here and still volunteers today. A reunion 3 decades in the making. David had a profound impact on Paul’s upbringing and instilled in him a desire to better himself through his determination and hard work ethic. Paul always enjoyed his time on our farm. It made him feel safe. It gave him a positive outlet. Watch Paul’s full story with link in bio.
May 26
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With the latest horrific mass shooting, this time at a school in Texas, we wanted to take a moment to provide you with some information around an important resource if you need someone to talk to right now or in the future. Mainers 18 and older experiencing moments of difficulty, despair, or conflict can call our toll-free Intentional Warm Line 24/7 from anywhere in Maine at 1-866-771-9276 (WARM). We offer mutual, peer-to-peer conversations with a trained specialist who has life experience with mental health recovery. It’s important to remember you are not alone and there is support available whenever needed.
For mental health services: 1-800-434-3000
For anyone experiencing crisis: 1-888-568-1112
May 25
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Any experience that was highly stressful, shocking, or dangerous to you can be traumatic. A traumatic event can threaten your physical safety, or it can be more emotional. Traumatic experiences can be one-time events (like getting in a fight) or ongoing (like bullying or childhood neglect). #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
May 23
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The Saco Grange 53 is hosting an outdoor plant sale today from 9AM to 11AM to benefit our Saco School. Our students have grown seedlings (annuals & perennials) out of our greenhouse. Great way to support our program, our students, and add a splash a color to your garden.
May 21
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Our Development Officer, Kelly Thayer, had some fun getting her adorable son George to help us promote our Red Sox voting contest. We are now running 2nd for a possible grant from the Red Sox Foundation. Like George says, let’s keep voting every day. LINK IN BIO.
May 20
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Wondering how to reboot from the pandemic and increase your physical activity? Check out these tips! #WellnessWednesdays #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
May 19
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Today marks our 20th anniversary of our Saco admin building!
May 18
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Sweetser hits home runs with clients every day, now we need your votes! We are up for the Red Sox Foundation’s IMPACT Award, but are competing with other wonderful organizations. Right now we are in 2nd place. Help get Sweetser across home plate, to support mental health services, by casting your vote once per day through the end of the month. VOTE WITH LINK IN BIO.
May 17
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When facing a mental health concern or living with a mental health condition, it’s common to feel like no one understands what you’re going through. You aren’t alone – help is available, and recovery is possible. Call the Sweetser PromiseLine at 1-800-434-3000 to get connected to services in your area. #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
May 16