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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TV Segment: Supporting Youth in Crisis
When a child is struggling with their mental health, knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming. WMTW’s Scott McDonnell sits down with Sweetser’s Clinical Director of Youth Services, Becca Task,
READ MORE >In The News: WGME Segment on Children’s Crisis Residential Units
When a youth mental health crisis goes beyond what home can handle, Sweetser’s crisis stabilization units help children reset and move toward long-term support. On this Spotlight on ME segment,
READ MORE >TV Segment: Spring Into Hope Maine Fashion Show
On our latest Mental Health Moment on WMTW Channel 8, Sweetser’s Chief Communications Officer, Justin Chenette, spoke about our upcoming Spring Into Hope Maine Fashion Show event happening in Old
READ MORE >Oxford Casino Gives Back to Sweetser
We appreciate Oxford Casino for helping us to raise over $5,000 to support our programs here at Sweetser! Pictured left to right: Brooke Poulin Promotions Supervisor, Sara Towle Sweetser Development
READ MORE >Marc Motors Nissan Raises Over $2,000 for Sweetser
We appreciate your continued support Marc Motors Nissan! Thank you to everyone who got their oil changed last month in support of our mission, raising over $2,000 for mental health!
READ MORE >TV Segment: Maine’s Mental Health Funding Cliff
Maine’s mental health safety net is at a critical crossroads as federal funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics begins to expire. In this WMTW Mental Health Moment, Sweetser CFO
READ MORE >In The News: Push for PRTF Funding
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
READ MORE >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
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