Recently, volunteers from PROPEL beautified Sweetser’s Saco Brick Building! The Brick Building located on our Saco Campus dates back to 1828. PROPEL is a group that unites Greater Portland’s young
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TV Segment: 988 & Beyond – Finding the Support You Need
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! In this WMTW segment, Sweetser’s Chief Communications Officer, Justin Chenette, breaks down the key mental health resources Mainers should know—from the 988 crisis line
READ MORE >Finding Strength, Sharing Hope: A Powerful Sweetser Testimony
A recent WMTW story highlighted one client’s perspective and his recovery journey at Sweetser’s Hope & Healing Center in Brunswick. Through a new intensive outpatient program, Tommy found more than
READ MORE >Sweetser Brings Free Mental Health First Aid Training to Biddeford
Sweetser’s Mason Cashman recently led a free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training for McArthur Library and Age Friendly Biddeford. This training teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs
READ MORE >In The News: Common Ties Merger
Sweetser announced its merger with Common Ties Mental Health Services, establishing Sweetser as Maine’s largest provider of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) services. Jayne Van Bramer, President & CEO
READ MORE >Spring Into Hope Fashion Show Was a Total Hit
Sweetser’s 2nd annual Spring Into Hope Maine Fashion Show brought the glam, vibes, and runway looks, thanks to our amazing partners at WMTW Channel 8. They helped organize, alongside our
READ MORE >Common Ties merges with Sweetser to strengthen behavioral health in Lewiston
May 2026 Lewiston, Maine LEWISTON, Maine — Common Ties Mental Health Services, a staple of the Lewiston community for over 40 years, is officially merging into Sweetser, a leading
READ MORE >Donor Spotlight: Saco Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance Support PRTF
Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance are proud to announce their $20,000 donation to Sweetser in support of the construction of Maine’s first Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
READ MORE >Martins Point Volunteer Day on Sweetser’s Saco Campus
We’re grateful to Martin’s Point Health Care for spending a day volunteering at Ricker Farm on our Saco campus! Their team rolled up their sleeves to support the farm with
READ MORE >TV Segment: Understanding Firearm Access & Suicide Risk
In Maine, 92% of gun deaths are suicides—and most involve men. In this WMTW Mental Health Moment, Connor Clement sits down with Sweetser’s Medical Director, Dr. Marc Kaplan, to discuss why
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