Our efforts to construct Maine’s only youth psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) on our Saco campus made the headlines across multiple TV stations and newspapers last week. We are in
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Monthly Archives: March 2026
TV Segment: The Crucial Need for Children’s Residential Services
Children’s residential beds are disappearing across Maine. In this WMTW Mental Health Moment, Sweetser’s Chief Program Officer Kristie Worster breaks down what’s driving the crisis—and why lawmakers say action is
READ MORE >TV Segment: PRTF Needs Further State Support
In this past week’s Mental Health Moment segment on WMTW Channel 8, Sweetser’s President & CEO, Jayne Van Bramer, discussed the urgent need for Maine’s first Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
READ MORE >In The News: Sweetser Featured in Portland Press Herald Article on AI Regulation
This article focuses on Maine legislative bill LD 2082. This bill would prohibit a licensed mental health provider’s use of AI in mental healthcare practice. Here’s an excerpt quoting the Chief
READ MORE >In The News: Sweetser School Featured in Portland Press Herald Article on Sugaring Season
Sweetser’s Special Purpose School was featured in a Portland Press Herald article highlighting how Maine students are learning how to make maple syrup. Here’s an excerpt quoting the school’s Teacher
READ MORE >In The News: WGME Segment on Mobile Crisis Teams
A mental health crisis can happen anytime, anywhere. Sweetser’s Mobile Crisis Services provide immediate, on‑site support for children and adults in crisis—meeting people where they are to help stabilize situations
READ MORE >TV Segment: Fatal Overdoses Rising in Maine’s Senior Population
Fatal overdoses are declining in Maine—but rising among older adults. In this WMTW Mental Health Moment, Sweetser’s OPTIONS Liaison Johnny Loftus explains why seniors are struggling with substance use and
READ MORE >Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Hosts Recovery Webinar with Sweetser
Sweetser’s Director of Recovery, Aliana Knox and Clinical Supervisor of Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling Ali Zubrod gave a presentation focused on building recovery-safe workplaces and supporting employees in
READ MORE >TV Segment: Opening a Clinical Practice in Maine
Thinking about opening a clinical private practice in Maine? It’s an exciting path—but it comes with important steps and decisions along the way. In this WMTW Mental Health Moment, Jan
READ MORE >Sweetser Voted 2026’s Best Mental Health Care in Sanford/Springvale
Sweetser’s Hope & Healing Center in Sanford has been voted 2026’s Best Mental Health Care in Sanford/Springvale! We deeply appreciate everyone’s votes and the Best Of Survey for this recognition.
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