This has been a year of expansion for Sweetser. From opening two new Hope & Healing Centers to launching the state’s first Child Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program and championing
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New England Psychologist: Sweetser to open residential facility for youth in April
Sweetser’s Chief Program Officer, Kristie Worster, was interviewed by the New England Psychologist about our role in creating Maine’s 1st psychiatric residential treatment facility. “Kristie Worster, Sweetser’s chief program officer,
READ MORE >Boothbay Register: Commissioners welcome new mental health liaison to Lincoln County
“Lincoln County contracted with Sweetser, a Maine network of mental behavioral services, for a dedicated full-time liaison within the Wiscasset office.” Read the full article: https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/sheriffs-department-receives-mental-heath-associate/259913
READ MORE >WGME Raising ME: Parenting Young Adults with Support
Check out the latest episode of WGME’s Raising Me podcast featuring Sweetser’s Chief Growth Officer Joanne Grant. When your child becomes an adult, how do you let go while still
READ MORE >TruChoice Federal Credit Union Selects Sweetser as Nonprofit Recipient for 70th Anniversary
Sweetser is honored to be selected as TruChoice Federal Credit Union’s July nonprofit recipient as part of their 70th anniversary celebration! Each month this year, TruChoice is giving $700 to
READ MORE >University of Maine at Augusta recognizes Sweetser leader with alumni award
The University of Maine at Augusta recognized our Senior Director of Public Relations & Advancement Justin Chenette with a Distinguished Alumni Award. UMA’s Provost Joseph Szakas and UMA’s Vice President
READ MORE >TV Segment: Men’s Mental Health Month
Men die by suicide at 4 times the rate of women, with these deaths accounting for nearly 80% of all suicides in the US. Men are less likely to seek
READ MORE >TV Segment: Art Can Be Therapeutic for Students
Art can be therapeutic for individuals of any age, but it has particular benefits for youth development and those experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges. Sweetser’s Art Educator Nick Blunier spoke
READ MORE >Sweetser CEO Shares Mental Health Tips for Employers on Virtual Forum
Sweetser’s President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer was recently on the MANP Connects: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First forum, where she spoke about practical ways employers can support the
READ MORE >Portland Pride 2025: A Day of Community
On Saturday, Portland lit up with joy, color, and community as thousands gathered to celebrate Portland Pride. The parade burst through Congress Street with energy and excitement, leading to a
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