Sweetser’s Fresh Start residential program treats mental health challenges, prevents homelessness, and gives young Mainers a successful foundation to draw upon when they live on their own.
Who We Serve
Young adults in Maine aged 18-24 who have experienced childhood trauma or system involvement, such as foster care or in the criminal justice system, or have had a psychiatric hospital stay.
Services Offered
The program provides a physical, therapeutic place for young adults to receive:
- Individual & group treatment
- Enrichment activities
- Social interactions within a group setting
- Support & skill development to join the workforce, go to school, or volunteer
Support Team
These young adults will have a team working with them, treating them, and giving them the tools and resources to be successful. The team includes a:
- Program Manager
- Transitional Coordinator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Co-occurring Clinician
- Direct Care Team
- Youth Peer
There are only a handful of these programs across Maine. Sweetser’s program fills a gap in services for youth in Southern Maine.
Accessing Services
The state of Maine makes referrals to the program.
To learn more, contact the Sweetser PromiseLine at 1.800.434.3000 or info@sweetser.org.