Sweetser’s Training Director Matt Robinson speaks to Q97.9 about suicide prevention month and the free mental health first aid trainings that are available.
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Op-Ed: Training in mental health first aid is now freely available – let’s access it
One in five Americans experiences mental illness each year. In Maine, by one estimate, one in six kids aged between 6 and 17 experiences anxiety and depression. On average, one person in
READ MORE >Tom’s of Maine Goodness Day at Sweetser
Nearly 80 staff and family members from Tom’s of Maine visited our Saco School last week to help beautify our campus. Check out our video recap: Tom’s of Maine donates
READ MORE >Newscenter Maine: Back to School Mental Health
One of our school-based clinicians, Emily Ostrow out of Noble High School, spoke to Newscenter Maine around the anxiety students face going back to school, some mental health tips, and
READ MORE >Sweetser CEO featured in Behavioral Health Business article
The future of behavioral health care may look more community-based, according to Van Bramer. Sweetser has a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) as part of its services. Its offerings
READ MORE >Meet our Affiliate Providers: Debra Ouimette
Sweetser partners with independently licensed clinicians dedicated to assisting Mainers with mental health and/or substance use issues. As part of the partnership, our affiliates have access to regular referrals, support
READ MORE >Sweetser Stories: Makayla’s Promising Future
In June 2017, Makayla’s home life became untenable. At 17 years old, she found herself in Sweetser’s Child Crisis Unit in Saco—a place she called home for seven months. “Before
READ MORE >Sweetser’s OPTIONS Clinicians Recognized by Governor at Annual Summit
Sweetser clinician Kate Dowd shakes hands with Governor Mills. Sweetser’s OPTIONS (Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach, Naloxone, and Safety) liaisons were honored for their tireless work by Governor Janet Mills
READ MORE >Maine Community Bank Donates $10,000 to Sweetser to Reduce Barriers to Mental Health Care
Sweetser is honored to have the continued support from the Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Charitable Foundation to reduce barriers to accessing treatment and care for mental and behavioral health. Susan
READ MORE >Sweetser to discontinue Bangor, Belfast group homes
BANGOR/BELFAST – Sweetser, one of Maine’s largest nonprofit mental health providers, has announced plans to discontinue providing adult developmental services in Bangor and Belfast. The decision will result in
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