As uncertainty grows around federal SNAP benefits, thousands of Mainers are turning to food pantries to meet basic needs. Hunger isn’t just a financial challenge—it’s a mental health issue, too.
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TV Segment & Resource Table for the Lewiston Region
Sweetser was on hand as Lewiston marked the two-year remembrance of the mass shooting with a public gathering on the Longley Bridge. Sweetser Crisis Intervention Specialist Carolyn Hall and our
READ MORE >Sweetser Opens New Peer Center in Brunswick
Sweetser has officially opened our SupportME Peer Center in Brunswick, offering Mainers struggling with mental health or substance use challenges a free, judgment-free community resource. Located at 329 Bath Road
READ MORE >TV Segment: How Humor Can Improve Your Mental Health
Laughter is truly the best medicine! It’s a vital coping strategy and a powerful tool to bring joy into your life. Did you know laughing can: Uplift Your Mood: It
READ MORE >TV Segment: Can a Lack of Quality Sleep Impact Mental Health?
About one in three adults doesn’t get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep each night, and an estimated 50–70 million Americans live with a sleep disorder. But lack of quality
READ MORE >TV Segment: Adult ADHD Rates Rising
ADHD isn’t just a childhood condition—recent data shows that over 15 million American adults are currently living with ADHD and adult diagnosis rates doubled between 2020-2022, especially among women. Sweetser’s
READ MORE >In The News: WGME Segment on Brunswick’s New Intensive Outpatient Program
Sweetser was featured on WGME’s Spotlight on ME: Sweetser’s Chief Communications Officer, Justin Chenette, spoke to WGME’s Adrienne Stein for a segment about Sweetser’s new Substance Use Intensive Outpatient
READ MORE >TV Segment: Professional Development for Caregivers
Conversations about mental health often focus on the general public, but it’s equally important to consider the well‑being of the professionals who provide that care. Sweetser’s Training Director, Jayne Pelletier
READ MORE >On the Radio: WGAN Interview
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
READ MORE >TV Segment: Political Violence Impacting Mental Health
The recent assassinations of public figures have pushed concerns about political violence and its psychological impact into the national spotlight. According to Sweetser’s Medical Director, Dr. Marc Kaplan, political violence
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