Appreciate everyone who came out to our Tribute to the Superstars of Soul benefit concert at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre. The Higher Ground band, alongside Julia Gagnon, got us grooving to the classics and some new hits. They are so incredibly talented. Thank you to the following sponsors and …partners who made this event possible:
Kennebunk Savings
Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Maine Community Bank
Paquin & Carroll Insurance
Saco and Biddeford Savings
99.3 The Wave
Saco Valley Credit Union
As always, great photos by Photography by Steven Bridges! Hope to see you all next year!

Boothbay Register: 'Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is getting some help in dealing with people struggling with mental health issues. On July 1, Sheriff Todd Brackett introduced Danielle Pierce as the department's mental health liaison. Pierce will act as a bridge between people …needing mental services and resources available for them. She will share office space with the sheriff's department and contribute as a consultant. Lincoln County contracted with Sweetser, a Maine network of mental behavioral services, for a dedicated full-time liaison within the Wiscasset office.'

Commissioners welcome new mental health specialist

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department is getting some help in dealing with people struggling with mental health issues. On July 1, Sheriff Todd …

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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.

LISTEN HERE: https://wgme.com/news/raisingme/how-to-let-go-parenting-young-adults-with-support-boundaries-and-compassion-boundaries-with-adult-children-support-for-parents-of-young-adults-how-to-be-a-mentor-to-your-child-changing-parent-child-relationships-family-teenagers-college-life-skil

New England Psychologist: When the program becomes operational, Worster said it will be a significant step toward filling “a critical gap” in the continuum of care and ultimately strengthen the youth behavioral health system. “Sweetser is proud to lead the effort to bring our kids home from …expensive, out-of-state care,” Worster added.

Sweetser to open residential facility for youth | New England Psychologist

Advocate questions it is best use of funding This past spring, nonprofit Sweetser was awarded $2 million from the state of Maine to develop its first…

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Learning from the best! As Sweetser works to create Maine’s first psychiatric residential treatment facility, we visited the amazing team at Northern Rivers Family of Services in New York to see how their facility operates. Appreciate CEO Bill Gettman for his hospitality and willingness to …provide insight into best practices for such a critical program. Sweetser’s Jayne Van Bramer, Kristie Worster, Brandon Somes, and Bruce Norton went on the tour.

🚨FINAL CALL FOR TICKETS BEFORE WE SELL OUT🚨

🎸 WHO: 20-member band + Idol’s Julia Gagnon
🎵 WHAT: Superstars of Soul Concert Benefit Concert
🎹 WHERE: Vinegar Hill Music Theatre
🧠 WHY: Support Mental Health
📅 WHEN: 8PM Friday July 11th
🎟️ HOW: …www.SweetserTickets.org

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A year of expansion indeed! Check out Sweetser’s new annual report publication detailing our efforts to reduce mental health stigma, expand access to treatment, and strengthen Maine’s behavioral health system.

📝REPORT: …https://sweetserwebsite.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/02083412/2025-Sweetser-Annual-Report.pdf

Some highlights:
✔️Opened Lewiston & Sanford Hope & Healing Centers
✔️Started Maine’s only Child ACT program
✔️Opened a new adult residential program on the grounds of our Belfast campus
✔️Expanded our OPTIONS and Recovery Coach programs
✔️Helped pass legislation to fund $2 million to construct Maine’s first Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
✔️Started a monthly radio segment called Mental Health Minute on 94.9 WHOM
✔️Featured in a national PBS show
✔️Held the largest fundraiser in the 32-year history of our Auction and a record-breaking Golf Classic in the 35-year history of our tournament

The University of Maine at Augusta recently recognized our Senior Director of Public Relations & Advancement, Justin Chenette, with a Distinguished Alumni Award. Justin was nominated by the UMA Saco Center for his work in the communications field, community service, and his efforts at Sweetser …in helping to reduce mental health stigma through the media.

University of Maine at Augusta recognizes Sweetser leader with alumni award – Sweetser

The University of Maine at Augusta recognized our Senior Director of Public Relations & Advancement Justin Chenette with a Distinguished Alumni …

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SIP FOR SWEETSER

All month long, Three of Strong Spirits in Portland will be donating $2 of each community spirit cocktail sold to our mental health mission!

The chosen drink is their…
🌸 Wild Rose Collins 🌸

It features Portage Gin, Rose simple syrup, lemon …juice & club soda for the perfect summer sip to support Sweetser. They are located at 35b Diamond St in Portland.