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Even in the most challenging of times, including now during a pandemic not experienced in a lifetime, it does not go unnoticed how we treat others. Sweetser values dignity, respect and compassion for all people.  Our caring and compassionate staff light the way to hope and healing in the communities we serve. Please take a

Sweetser has been a part of the national Zero Suicide effort since 2013. In January 2020, Sweetser’s outcomes and efforts were recognized in an article on the Zero Suicide website.

New England Eating Disorders Medical Director Patrice Lockhart, MD, talked with future health professionals at the University of New England about treating eating disorders in a weight-based world.  

During Mental Health Month in May, Sweetser has partnered with Lee and Amanda Prior, the owners of 10 Domino’s Pizza stores in Maine, to deliver a special message: that support is available in these challenging times. Through the delivery of thousands of flyers on pizza boxes, the community mental health provider invites individuals and families

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Intentional Warm Line has increased staff statewide by 60% to support all residents of Maine. It’s more important than ever to connect those in recovery from mental illness with the support they need. Staffed 24/7 – peer to peer phone support is available for adults by calling toll-free

Beginning in April 2020, Sweetser and the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention began running ads promoting help for those who need it. One ad promotes the Maine Crisis Line and the Suicide Safer Care Training Portal, and the other promotes the Maine Crisis Line and the Intentional Warm Line. Maine Crisis Line 24/7:

The York Health Newsletter has resources for the York area, including Sweetser, as well as general tips.

We are proud to provide high quality, specialized eating disorder treatment using HIPAA-compliant telehealth methods to support our patients and their families. In our telehealth format for our therapeutic services and programs, we uphold the utmost safety standards for our patients, their families, and our staff. This includes our telehealth partial hospitalization program (PHP), intensive

Jamming for Suicide Prevention & Awareness and other events hosted in February by Sanford civic groups raised a total of $15,333 for Sweetser programs. Each organization held their own fundraiser and it culminated with a benefit concert Feb. 29 with performances from Whiskey Bent & Hell Hounds, Texas Pete, Southbound, Barfly’s, Stone Free and Northern

Briana Ciallela wrote a blog for the UNE School of Social Work website. She is an intern at Sweetser’s New England Eating Disorders (NEED) Program.