Promising Futures for Children & Families
Sweetser offers support in many ways for your child and your family behavioral health needs. Services are available in your community, including through many primary care offices, in a residential setting, or in your child’s school.
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Promising Futures for Adults
Sweetser offers support in many ways for improved adult mental health services — available in your home, or in the community at Sweetser clinics and in many primary care offices.
Services For Adults
Peer-to-Peer Support
It may not be a crisis, but there are times when talking with a peer support specialist who has experience in recovery can make a big difference.
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Educational Services
Giving school-aged students the best chance for successful learning, Sweetser’s special education curriculum supports students struggling with social, emotional, and academic challenges.
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Sweetser offers support in many ways for your child and your family behavioral health needs. Services are available in your community, including through many primary care offices, in a residential setting, or in your child’s school.
Services
It may not be a crisis, but there are times when talking with a peer support specialist who has experience in recovery can make a big difference.
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An evening of hope
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"Without Sweetser, I truly don't know if I would be here. Sharing my story is my way of making sure other kids and families know that help exists and it works."
Jaymison's courage to share her personal struggles with mental illness will light the way for others to get Read moreconnected to the care and treatment they need to heal. She gives us all hope! 💛
“The emotions you’re feeling are real and valid. I want to make it more clear to other teens like me that we can get help.”
In this WMTW Mental Health Moment, former Sweetser client Jaymison Harper shares how asking for help—and finding connection, support, and care—changed her Read morelife. This Thursday, Jaymison will share more of her story as the keynote speaker at Sweetser’s annual Auction & Gala at Brick South in Portland. Join us in helping more young people and families find hope when they need it most.
Every gift helps Sweetser turn hope into action for the children, adults, and families we serve. Today we're celebrating the businesses and organizations that stepped up to support our mission this year!
Sold on Kids Sponsors:
ATX
Kennebunk Savings
Vinegar Hill Music Read moreTheatre
The View Point
Oxford Casino Hotel
Elks USA
RM Davis Private Wealth Management
Promising Futures Sponsors:
Corient
Little Snoring Cottage
Marc Motors
Casco Bay Insurance Agency
Lebel & Harriman
Northeast Delta Dental
Preble Lodge #143
Shoreline Construction
Tapley Insurance Agency
Tyler Technologies
Haven's Candies
Your investment in Sweetser's mission makes a lasting difference in our community — thank you for showing up for the kids and families who need it most! 💛
"Without Sweetser, I truly don't know if I would be here. Sharing my story is my way of making sure other kids and families know that help exists and it works."
Jaymison's courage to share her personal struggles with mental illness will light the way for others to get Read moreconnected to the care and treatment they need to heal. She gives us all hope! 💛
Sweetser’s biggest fundraiser of the year is this week, and a woman will share how, she says, the organization saved her life. She shared her …
www.wmtw.comWe're beyond grateful to the incredible partners who are making this year's Auction & Gala possible. Your generosity fuels our mission to bring hope and help to the children, adults, and families we serve.
🌟 A Special Shout-Out to Our Presenting Sponsor: Read more@mainecommunitybank — your leadership and partnership mean the world to us. Thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us every step of the way!
Hope & Help Sponsors:
Unum
CGI Business Solutions
Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company
Central Maine Power
Saco and Biddeford Savings
Paquin & Carroll Insurance
Dr. Amy Yasko
WMTW-TV
Coast 93.1
Because of these amazing partners, more at-risk Maine youth will finally have HOPE. Thank you for showing up for Sweetser! 💛
We're beyond grateful to the incredible partners who are making this year's Auction & Gala possible. Your generosity fuels our mission to bring hope and help to the children, adults, and families we serve.
🌟 A Special Shout-Out to Our Presenting Sponsor 🌟
Maine Read moreCommunity Bank — your leadership and partnership mean the world to us. Thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us every step of the way!
Hope & Help Sponsors:
Unum
CGI Business Solutions
Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company
Central Maine Power
Saco and Biddeford Savings
Paquin & Carroll Insurance
Dr. Amy Yasko
WMTW-TV
Coast 93.1 – Portland, ME
Sold on Kids Sponsors:
ATX
Kennebunk Savings
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre
The View Point
Oxford Casino Hotel
Elks USA
RM Davis Private Wealth Management
Because of these amazing partners, more at-risk Maine youth will finally have HOPE. Thank you for showing up for Sweetser! 💛
🎶 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY! 🎶
We're thrilled to have the incredible @plushmusiclive — Maine's premier ten-piece live band — bringing the sweet sounds to Sweetser's 34th Annual Auction & Gala happening THIS Thursday at Brick South on Thompson's Point!
Read moreDon’t miss the toe-tapping live music as Plush performs your favorite hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today. With four powerhouse vocalists, a full horn section, and a high-energy rhythm section, Plush knows how to keep a party moving.
Expect a mix that spans the decades — think classic swing and standards, Motown and soul, 70s dance floor staples like ‘Brick House’ and ‘Dancing Queen,’ 90s throwbacks like ‘Wannabe’ and ‘Mmmbop,’ and today's biggest hits. 🎷🎤🥁
🎟️LAST CALL FOR TICKETS: www.sweetserauction.org
Supported by our friends at Unum, CGI Business Solutions, Clark Insurance, Central Maine Power, Saco & Biddeford Savings, Paquin & Carroll Insurance, & Holistic Health International.
🎶 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY! 🎶
We're thrilled to have the incredible Plush — Maine's premier ten-piece live band — bringing the sweet sounds to Sweetser's 34th Annual Auction & Gala happening THIS Thursday at Brick South on Thompson's Point! 💃🕺
Read moreDon’t miss the toe-tapping live music as Plush performs your favorite hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today. With four powerhouse vocalists, a full horn section, and a high-energy rhythm section, Plush knows how to keep a party moving.
Expect a mix that spans the decades — think classic swing and standards, Motown and soul, 70s dance floor staples like ‘Brick House’ and ‘Dancing Queen,’ 90s throwbacks like ‘Wannabe’ and ‘Mmmbop,’ and today's biggest hits. 🎷🎤🥁
🎟️LAST CALL FOR TICKETS: www.sweetserauction.org
Supported by our friends at: Unum, CGI Business Solutions, Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company, Central Maine Power, Saco and Biddeford Savings, Paquin & Carroll Insurance, and Dr. Amy Yasko.
✈️ Get away for a great cause!
Join us for Sweetser’s 34th Annual Auction & Gala and bid on more than 300 fabulous silent and live auction items—including three unforgettable travel experiences! Every bid helps expand access to youth mental health treatment for Maine Read morefamilies.
🦁 South African Safari Escape 🐘
Answer the call of the wild with six days and six nights for two at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge. Enjoy three meals daily, two guided game drives each day, and incredible opportunities to see lions, elephants, rhinos, and more roaming the reserve.
🌴 Find Your Bliss in Bali 🌊
Unwind with eight days and seven nights for two in beautiful Amed. Your escape includes a private cottage, airport transfers, a traditional Balinese massage, dinner under the stars, and your choice of a cultural or coastal adventure.
🍷 Sip, Stroll & Savor Portugal 🌍
Toast to the good life with six days and five nights for two in historic Porto. Explore colorful riverside streets, celebrated cuisine, and centuries of winemaking—including a guided port and Douro wine tour featuring nine tastings.
Plus, additional staycations in Maine and Hilton Head.
📅 Thursday, September 17th
📍 Brick South at Thompson’s Point, Portland
🎟️ Reserve your seat at SweetserAuction.org
Where will your winning bid take you?
✈️ Get away for a great cause!
Join us for Sweetser’s 34th Annual Auction & Gala and bid on more than 300 fabulous silent and live auction items—including three unforgettable travel experiences! Every bid helps expand access to youth mental health treatment for Maine Read morefamilies.
🦁 South African Safari Escape 🐘
Answer the call of the wild with six days and six nights for two at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge. Enjoy three meals daily, two guided game drives each day, and incredible opportunities to see lions, elephants, rhinos, and more roaming the reserve.
🌴 Find Your Bliss in Bali 🌊
Unwind with eight days and seven nights for two in beautiful Amed. Your escape includes a private cottage, airport transfers, a traditional Balinese massage, dinner under the stars, and your choice of a cultural or coastal adventure.
🍷 Sip, Stroll & Savor Portugal 🌍
Toast to the good life with six days and five nights for two in historic Porto. Explore colorful riverside streets, celebrated cuisine, and centuries of winemaking—including a guided port and Douro wine tour featuring nine tastings.
Plus, additional staycations in Maine and Hilton Head.
📅 Thursday, September 17th
📍 Brick South at Thompson’s Point, Portland
🎟️ Reserve your seat at SweetserAuction.org
Supported by our friends at ATX Advisory Services, Kennebunk Savings, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Viewpoint Hotel (York, Maine), Oxford Casino Hotel & Sportsbook, Sanford ME Elks Lodge #1470, & R.M. Davis Private Wealth Management.
Don't miss our signature event this week, presented by our friends at @mainecommunitybank !
Gala tickets available at SweetserAuction.org.
Don't miss our signature event this week, presented by our friends at Maine Community Bank!
Gala tickets available at: www.SweetserAuction.org.
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Sweetser is grateful for our sponsors!
