Sweetser’s Chief Communications Officer, Justin Chenette, was interviewed on Newsradio WGAN’s Maine Points with Danny Martignetti about Sweetser’s various programs, our efforts to construct a PRTF, and our upcoming auction and gala on September 18th.
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Become a champion for children at Sweetser’s 33rd Annual Auction & Gala, to fuel hope for Maine’s most at-risk youth and provide lifesaving mental health treatment for Maine families.
Join our hosts, TV’s Lee Goldberg and Radio’s Lori Voornas, on Thursday, September 18th at 5:30 PM at Brick South on Thompson’s Point for a festive evening benefiting Sweetser’s mission.
Bid on over 300 silent and live auction items and raffles, including trips to Mexico, Ireland, and Alaska.
Enjoy live music by Plush and special guest American Idol’s Julia Gagnon, hors d’oeuvres by Blue Elephant Catering, desserts by the European Bakery, a wine wall, and a fun photo booth.
WHAT: Sweetser’s 33rd Annual Auction & Gala
WHEN: Thursday September 18th, Silent Auction Begins 5:30PM
WHERE: Brick South on Thompson’s Point in Portland
WHO: You!
Your generosity will help fuel lifesaving mental health treatment for Maine families regardless of their ability to pay.
On September 3rd, the Portland Sea Dogs hosted a Mental Health & Recovery Night in partnership with Sweetser. As part of the event, proceeds from ticket sales went to supporting Sweetser’s statewide recovery services. To kick off the night, Sweetser’s CFO John McAnuff had the honor of throwing the first pitch.
Thank you to the Portland Sea Dogs for supporting our mission of providing hope and healing to Maine’s mental health and recovery community.
As families gear up for a new school year, many children experience a mix of emotions — and anxiety is often one of them. In this Mental Health Moment, Sweetser’s Chief Program Officer, Kristie Worster, explains that back‑to‑school worry is common and can stem from several sources.
You can watch the full segment below:
Think you can get a Hole in One for Hope?! ⛳
On Sunday, September 14th, from 11AM – 7PM, all proceeds from mini golf and ice cream sales at Golfer’s Crossing Mini Golf in Rockport will go directly to supporting mental health initiatives in the area. Grab a putter, bring along some friends & family, enjoy some delicious treats, and help make a big difference on the green. 🍦
We appreciate everyone at WMTW Channel 8 for producing an incredibly powerful hour-long special on teen mental health and for inviting our Sweetser team members, Kristie Worster and Justin Chenette, to participate in an interview. Watch our story below…
HOME RUN! This year’s 2nd annual Battle for the Brook Softball Tournament raised nearly $9,000 for our mental health mission.
Hosted at Rotary Park in Biddeford, the tournament featured four fundraising teams:
Thanks to our local partners, we helped raise critical funds to support mental health and recovery services in Maine.
Congratulations to Team Nikel Precision who were the tournament champions, and to Pond Cove Millwork for being the top fundraising team. Our friends at Barreled Souls Brewing Company held an after-party for the teams, and the proceeds also went to our total.
Join us September 1st & 2nd for our Serving Hope fundraiser at Pizza By Alex in Biddeford. For every pizza sold from 11:00am-9:00pm, $1 goes to supporting youth mental health in our communities. Purchase your Labor Day pizza from Pizza By Alex to support our critical mission.
The United States has received a lower happiness ranking than in previous years. According to this year’s World Happiness Report, the United States ranked 24th out of 147 countries, one spot lower than last year’s score. Sweetser’s Chief Communications Officer, Justin Chenette, was interviewed on WMTW Channel 8’s Mental Health Moment segment to discuss details of the report and some ways to boost your mood.
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.