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.
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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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TWO WORDS: JULIA. GAGNON. 🎤🎼🎹
See American Idol’s @juliasingsabit perform live with 20 of Portland’s most accomplished musicians in our concert event of the summer, Friday night July 11th at the Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel.
Experience Higher Ground: A …Tribute to the Superstars of Soul with all your favorite songs from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, & more.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit Sweetser’s youth mental health programs. Julia is someone who has spoken publicly about mental health and the need to get support. Her commitment to our mission is appreciated!
Our show is graciously sponsored by our friends at @kennebunksavings and @993thewave. Reserve your seats before we sell out at SweetserTickets.org / link in our bio. 🎟️
TWO WORDS: JULIA. GAGNON. 🎤🎼🎹
See American Idol’s Julia Gagnon perform live with 20 of Portland’s most accomplished musicians in our concert event of the summer, Friday night July 11th at the Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel.
Experience Higher Ground: A Tribute …to the Superstars of Soul with all your favorite songs from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, & more.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit Sweetser’s youth mental health programs. Julia is someone who has spoken publicly about mental health and the need to get support. Her commitment to our mission is appreciated!
Our show is graciously sponsored by our friends at Kennebunk Savings and 99.3 The Wave. Reserve your seats before we sell out at SweetserTickets.org. 🎟️
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing has trained over 4 million people in the U.S. to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Recently, our Board of Directors and full leadership team participated in a Mental Health …First Aid training led by Mason Cashman, our MHAT Grant Coordinator and trainer. Everyone received their official certification.
Sweetser provides these trainings for FREE across Maine to business teams, civic groups, schools, and more. Learn more: https://www.sweetser.org/training-institute/workshops-and-courses/mental-health-first-aid/
Lori Voornas has been a staple on the airwaves for 32 years. While we will of course miss hearing her voice (& laughter) on the radio, it’s her kindness, warmth, and humor that will have a lasting impact. We appreciate Lori’s longstanding commitment to causes she cares about, like mental …health awareness. Thank you for working with us to produce our Mental Health Minute radio series and for always supporting Sweetser over the years! 🎙
Lori Voornas has been a staple on the airwaves for 32 years. While we will of course miss hearing her voice (& laughter) on the radio, it’s her kindness, warmth, and humor that will have a lasting impact. We appreciate Lori’s longstanding commitment to causes she cares about, like mental …health awareness. Thank you for working with us to produce our Mental Health Minute radio series and for always supporting Sweetser over the years!
🎙 MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE: https://www.sweetser.org/radio-segments/
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚
Men die by suicide at 4 times the rate that women do and account for nearly 80% of all suicide deaths. Men are less likely to seek help, often due to stigma around vulnerability and emotional expression.
It’s important to …remember: It’s not weak to speak. @wmtwtv @mtorjie
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.
Men die by suicide at 4 times the rate that women do and account for nearly 80% of all suicide deaths. Men are less likely to seek help, often due to stigma around vulnerability and emotional expression.
It’s important to …remember: It’s not weak to speak.
Congratulations to our Class of 2025! We were proud to honor our 3 Saco school graduates at a ceremony for students and their families.
To acknowledge student achievements and celebrate this important milestone, school staff gave out awards including awards for experiential learning, …academic achievement, most improved, and leadership. The success of our 2025 grads is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our incredible school staff. Our students couldn't have done it without them.
Congratulations to our Class of 2025! We were proud to honor our 3 Saco school graduates at a ceremony for students and their families.
To acknowledge student achievements and celebrate this important milestone, school staff gave out awards including awards for experiential learning, …academic achievement, most improved, and leadership. The success of our 2025 grads is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our incredible school staff. Our students couldn't have done it without them.
GREAT NEWS! Representative @lorigramlich’s bill to expand Child ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) services to more Maine families has been approved for funding by the Appropriations Committee and after several key votes through the House and Senate. Now it heads to the Governor’s desk. We are… calling on @governorjanetmills to sign LD 1426 into law. Contact her office today with a positive showing of support for a bill that will strengthen children’s behavioral health in our state: 207-287-3531.
GREAT NEWS! Representative Lori K. Gramlich’s bill to expand Child ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) services to more Maine families has been approved for funding by the Appropriations Committee and after several key votes through the House and Senate. Now it heads to the Governor’s desk. We …are calling on Governor Janet Mills to sign LD 1426 into law. Contact her office today with a positive showing of support for a bill that will strengthen children’s behavioral health in our state: 207-287-3531 or message her office here: https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/contact/share-your-opinion.
Thank you to everyone at the @viewpointyorkmaine @viewpoint.events for their hospitality and efforts in organizing their first Gala for Mental Health! The night was filled with top-notch food, drinks, and a direct view of the Nubble Lighthouse.
If you haven’t been to the Viewpoint, …it’s a must-see! Truly a beautiful venue and hotel. Shout out to the following sponsors for fueling this incredible event and our mental health mission:
Tapley Insurance
Eldredge Lumber
Sysco
Kennebunk Savings Bank
Anchor Real Estate
Shoreline Construction
Portsmouth Quality Flooring
Stephen Carr Property Services
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