Sweetser is so proud of our Director of Recovery Services, Alaina Knox, for being featured in a recent edition of Journey Magazine and sharing her own personal journey of recovery.
View the article and the full magazine here: Alaina Knox • Journey
Sweetser appreciates everyone who came out to our Tribute to the Superstars of Soul benefit concert at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel. The Higher Ground band with Sweetser’s Medical Director, Dr. Marc Kaplan, alongside American Idol’s Julia Gagnon, who got us grooving to the classics and some new hits. They are so incredibly talented and helped us raise around $16,000 to fuel our mission.
Thank you to the following sponsors and partners who made this event possible:
New data from the CDC shows encouraging progress in the fight against substance use: drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by 27% from 2023 to 2024, with Maine seeing a 20% decline, its lowest level since 2019. While this is positive news, as Sweetser’s Chief Communications Officer Justin Chenette notes, “one overdose death is one too many.” On this Mental Health Moment, Justin discussed with WMTW’s Meghan Torjussen the options that Mainers who are seeking recovery have.
Watch the full segment below:
Help is available across Maine, both in person and virtually:
Recovery is a journey—and no one has to walk it alone.
Our Chief Communications Officer, Justin Chenette, traveled to Newcastle to visit Lincoln County Television and discuss Sweetser’s impact and availability of services.
Their TV show Community Conversations with Larry Sidelinger has a special mascot: TV Toby! He was the big star on set.
It was a rainy day at the Moxie Festival, but Sweetser’s interns Hamda Mohsin and Greta Marchildon brought the energy with their enthusiasm and smiles! The day featured a community parade, delicious local food trucks, a whoopie pie eating contest, and – of course – Moxie!
We’re proud to have been part of such a fun and meaningful event, and we look forward to attending the Moxie Festival again next year!
Thank you to the Moody Street Aroma Joe’s for your continued support of mental health in our communities! Once again, through the AJ’s Rush fundraiser, Aroma Joe’s has raised crucial funds to support our local programs and services.
Your dedication to advocating for increased access to mental health services is making a measurable difference in the lives of so many.
Thank you for your support.
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 key legislative policy changes, 2024 was one of our most ambitious and impactful years yet!
Check out our 2025 Annual Report for some of last year’s key initiatives.
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, noted the funding will rehab an existing 8,000 square foot building on their Saco campus. Worster said the construction will continue this year with a goal to open in 2026.”
Read the full article:
https://www.nepsy.com/articles/leading-stories/sweetser-to-open-residential-facility-for-youth/
“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
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 showing up? This episode focuses on how to navigate the transition from parenting a child to supporting a young adult, with advice on setting healthy boundaries, adapting to possible changes in communication, and shifting your role from hands-on manager to compassionate mentor.
Bonus video clip that aired on TV:
Thank you for reaching out to our Sweetser Access Team. Your message is important to us. We will respond to you as soon as possible during our regular business hours. You can also call our PromiseLine directly at 1-800-434-3000 to access services. If you are in crisis, please text or call 988.