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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A big THANK YOU to Pizza By Alex for serving up some hope for Sweetser! 🍕
We’re so grateful to Pizza by Alex in Biddeford for hosting this special fundraiser in support of Sweetser and our mission to provide hope and healing to children, adults, and families across Maine.
AndRead more thank you to everyone who stopped by, grabbed a pizza, and supported Sweetser! Your participation helps make a meaningful difference in our communities.
A big THANK YOU to @pizzabyalex for serving up some hope for Sweetser!
We’re so grateful to Pizza by Alex in Biddeford for hosting this special fundraiser in support of Sweetser and our mission to provide hope and healing to children, adults, and families across Maine.
And thankRead more you to everyone who stopped by, grabbed a pizza, and supported Sweetser! 💚 Your participation helps make a meaningful difference in our communities.
In reference to the Lindsay Clancy trial, Channel 8 spoke with Sweetser's Clinical Director of Youth Services, Becca Task, about the key differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, including the warning signs families should be aware of and the importance of greater Read moreunderstanding around postpartum mental health.
In reference to the Lindsay Clancy trial, Channel 8 spoke with Sweetser's Clinical Director of Youth Services, Becca Task, about the key differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, including the warning signs families should be aware of and the importance of greater Read moreunderstanding around postpartum mental health.
STORY: https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-law-vs-massachusetts-law-not-criminally-responsible-cases/73619077
Fall has officially arrived at our Topsham PNMI program, and even the porch geese are getting into the spirit! 🪿🎃
With a festive pumpkin costume and a very official-looking “Guard Goose” uniform, these feathered friends have updated their wardrobe for the season. We love seeing Read morethe fun and creativity our teams bring to their programs. Happy fall from Topsham!
Fall has officially arrived at our Topsham PNMI program, and even the porch geese are getting into the spirit! 🪿🎃
With a festive pumpkin costume and a very official-looking “Guard Goose” uniform, these feathered friends have updated their wardrobe for the season. We love seeing Read morethe fun and creativity our teams bring to their programs. Happy fall from Topsham!
Here's a fun recap of this year's Ruel Ricker Country Fair at our Special Purpose School! Thanks to our friends at Unum for making this day possible. Thank you for supporting Sweetser and creating a memorable day for our students and their families!
Here's a fun recap of this year's Ruel Ricker Country Fair at our Special Purpose School! Thanks to our friends at Unum for making this day possible and helping to create a memorable day for our students and their families.
A Sweetser tradition continues!
Our Special Purpose School recently celebrated its annual Ruel Ricker Country Fair, a special day honoring Ruel Ricker, who served as Sweetser’s farm manager from 1941 through the 1970s.
The fair brought our students, families, and staff together Read morefor a day filled with games, activities, fun, and plenty of great memories!
A huge thank you to our incredible staff who helped bring the celebration to life, including Director of Education Kimberly Holmes, Farm Manager Julia Birtolo, and Administrative Coordinator Betty Hood, along with the many volunteers who helped run activities and make the day so special for our students. Shout out to our board members Jess Demers, Todd Valentine, and Margaret Shepp for being stationed at various activities.
We’re also incredibly grateful to Unum for helping make this wonderful tradition possible. Thank you for supporting Sweetser and creating a memorable day for our students and their families!
A Sweetser tradition continues!
Our Special Purpose School recently celebrated its annual Ruel Ricker Country Fair, a special day honoring Ruel Ricker, who served as Sweetser’s farm manager from 1941 through the 1970s.
The fair brought our students, families, and staff togetherRead more for a day filled with games, activities, fun, and plenty of great memories!
A huge thank you to our incredible educational staff who helped bring the celebration to life, including Director of Education Kimberly Holmes, Farm Manager Julia Birtolo, and Administrative Coordinator Betty Hood, along with the many volunteers who helped run activities and make the day so special for our students. Shout out to our board members Jess Demers, Todd Valentine, and Margaret Shepp for being stationed at various activities.
We’re also incredibly grateful to Unum for helping make this wonderful tradition possible. Thank you for supporting Sweetser and creating a memorable day for our students and their families!
Ready to advance your skills and grow your impact? 🌱
Sweetser Training Institute’s new 2026–2027 Professional Development Workshop Catalog is here! Explore practical, engaging trainings designed for behavioral health professionals, including:
🔹 Fresh approaches to Read moreclinical practice
🔹 Leadership, ethics, & team development
🔹 Youth & family-focused care
🔹 Mindfulness, art, & more
🔹 A new Substance Use Disorder Certificate Program
Most workshops are offered online, making it easier to learn from wherever you are.
Explore the catalog, find the courses that inspire you, and reserve your spot today: Sweetser.org/Training.
Ready to advance your skills and grow your impact? 🌱
Sweetser Training Institute’s new 2026–2027 Professional Development Workshop Catalog is here! Explore practical, engaging trainings designed for behavioral health professionals, including:
🔹 Fresh approaches to Read moreclinical practice
🔹 Leadership, ethics, & team development
🔹 Youth & family-focused care
🔹 Mindfulness, art, & more
🔹 A new Substance Use Disorder Certificate Program
Most workshops are offered online, making it easier to learn from wherever you are.
Explore the catalog, find the courses that inspire you, and reserve your spot today: https://publuu.com/flip-book/1084386/2567994.
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