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Families in York and Cumberland Counties navigating youth mental health support now have a new option in Maine.
Sweetser has launched High Fidelity Wraparound — an evidence-based, intensive care coordination program for youth with complex behavioral health needs. Instead of families juggling providers, schools, and agencies alone, this program brings everyone together as ONE team, built around the family`s own voice, choice, and goals.
What makes this program unique is that the family is the decision-maker — not the system. A wraparound coordinator, peer supports, and trusted people in the family`s life come together to build one individualized plan, look beyond a diagnosis, and plan for long-term success.
📞 Ready to get connected? Call the Sweetser PromiseLine: 1-800-434-3000 📧 Or email: HiFiWrap@sweetser.org
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Aug 23
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🎉 Meet our 2026 Auction & Gala Hosts! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that Sweetser’s 34th Annual Auction & Gala will be co-hosted by two familiar, trusted faces from @wmtwtv Channel 8!
👉 @jonchrisos — As a national award-winning journalist and Maine native, Jon has covered — and uncovered — some of the biggest news in his home state for nearly two decades. His work has been honored with a national Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Award, a national Edward R. Murrow Award, 12 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and two Boston/New England Emmy Awards. He was also voted Best TV News Anchor in Best of Portland. Jon currently anchors Maine’s Total Coverage weekday evenings at 6PM and 11PM on Channel 8 WMTW and at 10PM on Maine’s CW.
👉 @mtorjie — Meghan has been a member of the Channel 8 news team for more than a decade. She currently anchors Maine’s Total Coverage at noon, 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. Meghan typically hosts the weekly TV segment called Mental Health Moment, which airs live every Friday during the Noon broadcast. Deeply rooted in the community, Meghan sits on the Art in the Park committee in South Portland, as well as So Po Unite, a group dedicated to curbing drug and alcohol use among young people.
Both Jon and Meghan have hosted live mental health specials, helping reduce stigma and connect people with treatment and support.
Quick reminders about the night:
📅 WHEN: Thursday, September 17th | Silent Auction opens at 5PM
📍 WHERE: Brick South on Thompson’s Point, Portland
👥 WHO: YOU!
Expect heartfelt testimonials, live music from Plush, chef-crafted bites from Blue Elephant Catering, our crowd-favorite wine wall, a photo booth, and 300+ silent & live auction items — including trips to Bali, Portugal, and Africa! All to fuel hope for Maine’s most at-risk youth and their families.
🎟️ Get your tickets: www.SweetserAuction.org
Aug 21
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Abhilasha Khurana to Sweetser’s leadership team as our new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Medical Director!
Dr. Khurana brings extensive clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Washington University, master’s degree in anatomical sciences from the University at Buffalo, and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.
After completing her psychiatry internship at the University of Connecticut, Dr. Khurana completed her General Psychiatry residency at the University at Buffalo. There, she developed specialized expertise in early psychosis through OnTrackNY and in obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment.
She later completed fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Maine Medical Center and Forensic Psychiatry at Brown University, along with two years of postgraduate training at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. At Maine Medical Center, she served as Chief Fellow and received advanced training in family and play therapy.
Dr. Khurana is dual board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and is board-eligible in Forensic Psychiatry.
Throughout her career, she has been passionate about partnering with children, adolescents, and families to create individualized treatment plans that support the whole family. She is also committed to mentoring clinicians, fostering collaboration, and advancing medical education.
In her new role, Dr. Khurana will help strengthen clinical excellence and support the highest-quality care for the youth and families we serve.
We are thrilled to welcome her expertise, leadership, and enthusiasm to Sweetser!
Aug 20
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Strong communities are built through strong partnerships. By working together, Sweetser’s @knowyouroptionsme program and the @therealtopshampd are helping ensure that individuals facing challenges are met with compassion, support, and access to critical resources. Thank you to Tom Hibbert and Chief Marc Hagan for demonstrating the power of collaboration in making a difference every day.
Aug 19
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@clark.insurance.1931 has been a longstanding supporter of Sweetser and we are so thankful they`re investing in Sweetser`s future. Thank you for becoming a Partner in Hope with us to construct Maine`s first youth psychiatric residential treatment facility on our Saco campus, with a $10,000 commitment!
Learn more about our Build Hope Capital Campaign and how you can help: https://www.sweetser.org/BuildHope
Aug 18
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An Evening of Hope: One Powerful Night Can Change Where Healing Happens
Join us for Sweetser`s 34th Annual Auction & Gala — our signature fundraising celebration supporting Maine children and families, presented by our friends at Maine Community Bank.
This year, we`re rallying support to construct Maine`s 1st youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), helping bring Maine youth home from out-of-state placement and into care close to the people and communities who matter most.
📅 WHEN: Thursday, September 17th | Doors open at 5PM
📍 WHERE: Brick South on Thompson`s Point
💃 WHO: YOU!
What to expect:
🗣️Heartfelt testimonials from individuals who experienced Sweetser`s hope & healing
🎶 Live music by the band Plush
🍽️ Chef-crafted hors d`oeuvres from Blue Elephant Events & Catering
🍰 Indulgent desserts + our crowd-favorite wine wall
📸 A fun photo booth by Aull That Entertainment
🎁 300+ silent & live auction items — including unforgettable trips to Bali, Portugal, and Africa, plus exclusive packages and raffles you won`t find anywhere else!
Co-hosted by WMTW-TV Channel 8 anchors Meghan Torjussen WMTW & Jon Chrisos, with a special guest appearance by Blake & Kelly from Coast 93.1.
Every bid, every ticket, every dollar helps create local solutions for youth facing serious mental health challenges — so children can get the care they need right here in Maine, near their families and communities.
Thank you to our generous corporate partners for helping make this night possible: Unum, Central Maine Power, CGI, Clark Insurance, Holistic Health International, Saco & Biddeford Savings, Paquin & Carroll Insurance, Coast 93.1, and WMTW Channel 8.
We can`t wait to celebrate with you for this meaningful cause.
🎟️ DETAILS: www.SweetserAuction.org
Aug 17