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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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.
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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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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.
Services
Sweetser opens new Peer Center in Brunswick
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"We have to have some grace with ourselves. We get focused on traditions and we have a lot going on," said Kristie Worster, Sweetser's chief program officer. "This year, I'm very excited about the holidays. But some years, I can be a little grinchy, and so I may have to …forgo or modify a tradition and then give it my all the next year."
An American Psychiatric Association poll shows that 41% of adults say they anticipate being more stressed this holiday season than they were last…
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The holidays are a lot. It’s okay to not be “on” all the time. ✨
With 41% of Americans reporting higher stress levels this season, we’re sharing expert advice with @wmtwtv from Kristie Worster, Sweetser’s Chief Program Officer, on how to navigate the pressure.
Common …stress triggers: 💰 Financial pressure 🗓️ Overpacked schedules 🏠 Family dynamics 💔 Grief and loss
The takeaway: Boundaries are a gift to yourself. Whether it’s saying “no” to an invite or asking to keep politics off the dinner table, your mental health comes first.
📞 Support is just a call away: Reach our free 24/7 Peer Support Line at 1-866-771-9276 or text/call 988 for crisis support.
The holidays are a lot. It’s okay to not be "on" all the time. ✨
With 41% of Americans reporting higher stress levels this season, we’re sharing expert advice from Kristie Worster, Sweetser’s Chief Program Officer, on how to navigate the pressure.
Common stress …triggers: 💰 Financial pressure 🗓️ Overpacked schedules 🏠 Family dynamics 💔 Grief and loss
The takeaway: Boundaries are a gift to yourself. Whether it’s saying "no" to an invite or asking to keep politics off the dinner table, your mental health comes first.
📞 Support is just a call away: Reach our free 24/7 Peer Support Line at 1-866-771-9276 or text/call 988 for crisis support.
Happening Saturday at our SupportME Peer Center in Brunswick with the amazing folks at Journey Magazine. Join us! 🎲♟️🧩
Happening Saturday at our SupportME Peer Center in Brunswick with the amazing folks at Journey Magazine. Join us! 🎲♟️🧩
Every Maine child should be able to enjoy the light of the holiday season. We are grateful to our friends Jon, Joe, and Courtney with @1019por, the team at @whoopie_1009, and their many listeners for supporting the youth we serve at Sweetser. Every year, they help fulfill the holiday wishes of …children in our residential, crisis, and educational programs. THANK YOU! They had a little visit today at the radio station from our resident Sweetser elf, Justin. 🎁
Every Maine child should be able to enjoy the light of the holiday season. We are grateful to our friends Jon, Joe, and Courtney with 1019 Por, the team at Whoopie 100.9, and their many listeners for supporting the youth we serve at Sweetser. Every year, they help fulfill the holiday wishes of …children in our residential, crisis, and educational programs. THANK YOU! They had a little visit today at the radio station from our resident Sweetser elf, Justin. 🎁
Sweetser has been awarded a $3,500 grant from the Town & Country Federal Credit Union Maine's Better Neighbor Fund!
Our friends at the credit union awarded grants totaling nearly $30,000 in 2025 to eight deserving non-profits that received the most votes from the public during …their contest.
This vital funding will directly support our mission to strengthen mental health services for youth and families throughout Maine. A huge thank you to Town & Country FCU and to everyone who voted for Sweetser daily, making this possible!
At a reception held at their Scarborough headquarters, Sweetser’s Chief Communications Officer, Justin Chenette, accepted the grant alongside the other nonprofits from Town & Country FCU’s President & CEO, Dave Libby.
We were proud to have partnered with the @la_metro_chamber as a drop-off location for their annual “Stuff the Bus” holiday campaign! 🎁
The items were collected at our Hope & Healing Center in Lewiston. These donations will help bring some holiday joy to local families, children,… seniors, and pets this season. The donated items will be distributed to support those who need them most in the area.
Thanks to everyone who donated and to our team in Lewiston for being a drop-off location!
We were proud to have partnered with the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce as a drop-off location for their annual “Stuff the Bus” holiday campaign! 🎁
The items were collected at our Hope & Healing Center in Lewiston. These donations will help bring some holiday …joy to local families, children, seniors, and pets this season. The donated items will be distributed to support those who need them most in the area.
Thanks to everyone who donated and to our team in Lewiston for being a drop-off location!
Cookies, Cocktails, and Community!🍪
What an incredible evening we had @lincolnhotelmaine in Biddeford for our Cookies and Cocktails Donor Appreciation Night & Annual Board Meeting! ✨
With nearly 130 friends, staff, and supporters in attendance, the room was filled with …warmth and holiday spirit. We were especially proud of our students, who set up a beautiful display to sell their own handmade items!
🏆 Honoring Excellence: The Sweetser Star Awards
We were thrilled to recognize three outstanding partners who go above and beyond for our mission:
🏛️Legislative Champion: Senator Henry Ingwersen
💡Corporate Partner: Central Maine Power
📺Media Partner in Hope: WMTW
📋 Leadership for the Future
The night also marked our Annual Board Meeting. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our leadership team:
✔️New Corporators: Chris Anania, Zach Blanchard, and Todd Valentine.
✔️New Directors: Robert Davis and Daniel Puhlman.
✔️Reappointed Directors: Anna Marie DiPasquale, Diane Donaldson, James Nylund, Margaret Shepp, and Jayne Van Bramer.
❤️ A Special Thank You
A huge shoutout to our Presenting Sponsors, CGI Business Solutions and Maine Community Bank. This fabulous event would not have been possible without their generous support! 🤝
Cookies, Cocktails, and Community!🍪
What an incredible evening we had at The Lincoln Hotel in Biddeford for our Cookies and Cocktails Donor Appreciation Night & Annual Board Meeting! ✨
With nearly 130 friends, staff, and supporters in attendance, the room was filled with …warmth and holiday spirit. We were especially proud of our students, who set up a beautiful display to sell their own handmade items!
🏆 Honoring Excellence: The Sweetser Star Awards
We were thrilled to recognize three outstanding partners who go above and beyond for our mission:
🏛️Legislative Champion: Senator Henry Ingwersen
💡Corporate Partner: Central Maine Power
📺Media Partner in Hope: WMTW-TV
📋 Leadership for the Future
The night also marked our Annual Board Meeting. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our leadership team:
✔️New Corporators: Chris Anania, Zach Blanchard, and Todd Valentine.
✔️New Directors: Robert Davis and Daniel Puhlman.
✔️Reappointed Directors: Anna Marie DiPasquale, Diane Donaldson, James Nylund, Margaret Shepp, and Jayne Van Bramer.
❤️ A Special Thank You
A huge shoutout to our Presenting Sponsors, CGI Business Solutions and Maine Community Bank. This fabulous event would not have been possible without their generous support! 🤝
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