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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.
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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.
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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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Sweetser opens new Peer Center in Brunswick
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In the past year, we’ve trained hundreds in Mental Health First Aid, including with our friends at Sanford-Springvale YMCA, Portland Recovery Community Center, Milestone Recovery, and Portland Rotary Club, to name a few.
Join us for our next FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training …Thursday, January 22nd with our friends at Sanford Community Adult Education, located at 688 Main Street.
Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth and how best to respond to and support them in their journey. This FREE training by Sweetser & the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will empower you to support the young people in your life during their most challenging moments. PLUS, you’ll earn a certification!
SIGN UP WITH LINK IN BIO.
In the past year, we’ve trained hundreds in Mental Health First Aid, including with our friends at Sanford-Springvale YMCA, Portland Recovery Community Center, Milestone Recovery, and Portland Rotary Club, to name a few.
Join us for our next FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training …Thursday, January 22nd with our friends at Sanford Community Adult Education, located at 688 Main Street.
Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth and how best to respond to and support them in their journey. This FREE training by Sweetser & the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will empower you to support the young people in your life during their most challenging moments. PLUS, you’ll earn a certification!
SIGN UP: https://www.sweetser.org/training-institute-course/223-youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-in-person/
"It has to be prescribed by a doctor. But there's no hard and fast rules about who can't get it and who can," Kaplan said. "The concern is some doctors will not do a screening for eating disorders." Kaplan noted that healthcare workers treating eating disorders have …just started seeing more patients adversely affected by weight loss drugs, making treatment more difficult. For patients with anorexia or who have a distorted view of their body image, they may seek out the drug, looking to speed up weight loss to unhealthy levels.
Reporting from Jacob Murphy with WMTW-TV 👇
Dr. Marc Kaplan is concerned that doctors might be approving the drug without screening for eating disorders
www.wmtw.comJoin us for a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Thursday, January 22nd with our friends at Sanford Community Adult Education, located at 688 Main Street.
Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth and how best to respond to and support them in …their journey.
This FREE training by Sweetser & the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will empower you to support the young people in your life during their most challenging moments. PLUS, you’ll earn a certification! SIGN UP WITH LINK IN BIO.
Enjoy an afternoon of skating at the Waterhouse Center in Kennebunk (51 Main St) on Saturday, January 31st from 1pm-4pm.
Our own Medical Director, Dr. Marc Kaplan stopped by Newsradio WGAN @a_healthy_conversation to chat with Steve Woods and Dr. Jeff Barkin to discuss how Sweetser plans on serving Maine's most at-risk youth with the first psychiatric residential treatment facility for our state. Listen with the …link in the bio.
Our own Medical Director, Dr. Marc Kaplan stopped by Newsradio WGAN at A Healthy Conversation to chat with Steve Woods and Dr. Jeff Barkin to discuss how Sweetser plans on serving the youth of Maine with the first psychiatric residential treatment facility for our state coming in 2026.
…🎙️LISTEN HERE: https://wgan.com/podcasts/a-healthy-conversation-12-21-25/
Between work demands, school schedules, and family commitments, friendships often slip to the bottom of many parents’ to‑do lists. But mental health experts say staying connected with friends isn’t just a luxury — it’s essential for emotional wellbeing.
On a recent episode of …@wgme's Raising Me parenting podcast, Joanne Grant, our Chief Growth Officer, joined host Adrienne Stein to explore how adult friendships shift throughout the parenting journey. Whether you’re in the thick of sleepless newborn nights or navigating the quiet of an empty nest, Grant says friendships play a critical role in reducing stress, easing feelings of isolation, and even strengthening how we show up as parents.
🎙️LISTEN WITH LINK IN BIO.
Between work demands, school schedules, and family commitments, friendships often slip to the bottom of many parents’ to‑do lists. But mental health experts say staying connected with friends isn’t just a luxury — it’s essential for emotional wellbeing.
On a recent episode of …WGME CBS 13 News, Portland's Raising Me parenting podcast, Joanne Grant, our Chief Growth Officer, joined host Adrienne Stein to explore how adult friendships shift throughout the parenting journey. Whether you’re in the thick of sleepless newborn nights or navigating the quiet of an empty nest, Grant says friendships play a critical role in reducing stress, easing feelings of isolation, and even strengthening how we show up as parents.
🎙️LISTEN HERE: https://wgme.com/news/raisingme/why-adult-friendships-matter-more-than-ever-especially-for-parents-children-family-friends-empty-nest-friends-after-raising-kids-hobbies-apps-mental-health-reduce-stress-isolation-anxiety-depression
WMTW-TV's Ronnie Parrillo sat down with Sweetser's Dr. Marc Kaplan to discuss dealing with grief and loss during the holiday season.
The holidays can bring up emotions associated with grief or loss for some people, but experts say being around loved ones is key to helping yourself.
www.wmtw.comHappy New Year from all of us here at Sweetser! May your 2026 be a year filled with prioritizing your mental well-being. 🎆
Check out this amazing design, created by one of our talented students at our special purpose school in Saco. 🦞
Happy New Year from all of us here at Sweetser! May your 2026 be a year filled with prioritizing your mental well-being. 🎆
Check out this amazing design, created by one of our talented students at our special purpose school in Saco. 🦞
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