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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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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🎉 Meet our 2026 Auction & Gala Hosts! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that Sweetser’s 34th Annual Auction & Gala will be co-hosted by two familiar, trusted faces from @wmtwtv Channel 8!
👉 @jonchrisos — As a national award-winning journalist and Maine native, …Jon has covered — and uncovered — some of the biggest news in his home state for nearly two decades. His work has been honored with a national Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Award, a national Edward R. Murrow Award, 12 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and two Boston/New England Emmy Awards. He was also voted Best TV News Anchor in Best of Portland. Jon currently anchors Maine’s Total Coverage weekday evenings at 6PM and 11PM on Channel 8 WMTW and at 10PM on Maine’s CW.
👉 @mtorjie — Meghan has been a member of the Channel 8 news team for more than a decade. She currently anchors Maine’s Total Coverage at noon, 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. Meghan typically hosts the weekly TV segment called Mental Health Moment, which airs live every Friday during the Noon broadcast. Deeply rooted in the community, Meghan sits on the Art in the Park committee in South Portland, as well as So Po Unite, a group dedicated to curbing drug and alcohol use among young people.
Both Jon and Meghan have hosted live mental health specials, helping reduce stigma and connect people with treatment and support.
Quick reminders about the night:
📅 WHEN: Thursday, September 17th | Silent Auction opens at 5PM
📍 WHERE: Brick South on Thompson’s Point, Portland
👥 WHO: YOU!
Expect heartfelt testimonials, live music from Plush, chef-crafted bites from Blue Elephant Catering, our crowd-favorite wine wall, a photo booth, and 300+ silent & live auction items — including trips to Bali, Portugal, and Africa! All to fuel hope for Maine’s most at-risk youth and their families.
🎟️ Get your tickets: www.SweetserAuction.org
🎉 Meet our 2026 Auction & Gala Hosts! 🎉
We're thrilled to announce that Sweetser's 34th Annual Auction & Gala will be co-hosted by two familiar, trusted faces from WMTW-TV Channel 8!
👉 Jon Chrisos — As a national award-winning journalist and Maine …native, Jon has covered — and uncovered — some of the biggest news in his home state for nearly two decades. His work has been honored with a national Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Award, a national Edward R. Murrow Award, 12 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and two Boston/New England Emmy Awards. He was also voted Best TV News Anchor in Best of Portland. Jon currently anchors Maine’s Total Coverage weekday evenings at 6PM and 11PM on Channel 8 WMTW and at 10PM on WPXT-TV.
👉 Meghan Torjussen WMTW — Meghan has been a member of the Channel 8 news team for more than a decade. She currently anchors Maine's Total Coverage at noon, 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. Meghan typically hosts the weekly TV segment called Mental Health Moment, which airs live every Friday during the Noon broadcast. Deeply rooted in the community, Meghan sits on the Art in the Park committee in South Portland, as well as So Po Unite, a group dedicated to curbing drug and alcohol use among young people.
Both Jon and Meghan have hosted live mental health specials, helping reduce stigma and connect people with treatment and support.
Quick reminders about the night:
📅 WHEN: Thursday, September 17th | Silent Auction opens at 5PM
📍 WHERE: Brick South on Thompson's Point, Portland
👥 WHO: YOU!
Expect heartfelt testimonials, live music from Plush, chef-crafted bites from Blue Elephant Catering, our crowd-favorite wine wall, a photo booth, and 300+ silent & live auction items — including trips to Bali, Portugal, and Africa! All to fuel hope for Maine's most at-risk youth and their families.
🎟️ Get your tickets: www.SweetserAuction.org
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Abhilasha Khurana to Sweetser’s leadership team as our new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Medical Director!
Dr. Khurana brings extensive clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to compassionate, evidence-based …behavioral healthcare.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Washington University, master’s degree in anatomical sciences from the University at Buffalo, and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.
After completing her psychiatry internship at the University of Connecticut, Dr. Khurana completed her General Psychiatry residency at the University at Buffalo. There, she developed specialized expertise in early psychosis through OnTrackNY and in obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment.
She later completed fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Maine Medical Center and Forensic Psychiatry at Brown University, along with two years of postgraduate training at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. At Maine Medical Center, she served as Chief Fellow and received advanced training in family and play therapy.
Dr. Khurana is dual board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and is board-eligible in Forensic Psychiatry.
Throughout her career, she has been passionate about partnering with children, adolescents, and families to create individualized treatment plans that support the whole family. She is also committed to mentoring clinicians, fostering collaboration, and advancing medical education.
In her new role, Dr. Khurana will help strengthen clinical excellence and support the highest-quality care for the youth and families we serve.
We are thrilled to welcome her expertise, leadership, and enthusiasm to Sweetser!
Please welcome Dr. Abhilasha Khurana to Sweetser’s leadership team!
Dr. Khurana is Sweetser’s new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Medical Director.
Dr. Khurana brings an exceptional combination of clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to …compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Washington University, a master's degree in anatomical sciences from the University at Buffalo, and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine.
She completed her psychiatry internship at the University of Connecticut and her residency in General Psychiatry at the University at Buffalo, where she cared for diverse patient populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. During her residency, she developed specialized expertise in early psychosis through OnTrackNY and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment while also pursuing additional training in medical education.
Dr. Khurana went on to complete a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Maine Medical Center, where she received advanced training in family therapy and play therapy. During her fellowship, she served as Chief Fellow and was selected for the Medical Education and Leadership Track.
She further expanded her expertise by completing a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Brown University and two years of postgraduate training at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. Dr. Khurana is dual board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and is board-eligible in Forensic Psychiatry.
Throughout her career, Dr. Khurana has demonstrated a passion for partnering with children, adolescents, and families to develop individualized treatment plans that support the well-being of the entire family. She is equally committed to mentoring clinicians, fostering collaboration, and advancing medical education.
As Medical Director, Dr. Khurana will play an important role in supporting our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, strengthening clinical excellence, and helping us deliver the highest-quality care to the youth and families we serve.
We are excited to have her expertise, leadership, and enthusiasm as part of our team. She will be a tremendous asset to our organization.
Strong communities are built through strong partnerships. By working together, Sweetser’s @knowyouroptionsme program and the @therealtopshampd are helping ensure that individuals facing challenges are met with compassion, support, and access to critical resources. Thank you to Tom Hibbert and …Chief Marc Hagan for demonstrating the power of collaboration in making a difference every day.
Strong communities are built through strong partnerships. By working together, Sweetser’s Know Your OPTIONS program and the Topsham Police Department are helping ensure that individuals facing challenges are met with compassion, support, and access to critical resources. Thank you to …Sweetser's Tom Hibbert and Chief Marc Hagan for demonstrating the power of collaboration in making a difference every day.
@clark.insurance.1931 has been a longstanding supporter of Sweetser and we are so thankful they're investing in Sweetser's future. Thank you for becoming a Partner in Hope with us to construct Maine's first youth psychiatric residential treatment facility on our Saco campus, with a …$10,000 commitment!
Learn more about our Build Hope Capital Campaign and how you can help: https://www.sweetser.org/BuildHope
Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company has been a longstanding supporter of Sweetser and we are so thankful they're investing in Sweetser's future. Thank you for becoming a Partner in Hope with us to construct Maine's first youth psychiatric residential treatment …facility on our Saco campus, with a $10,000 commitment!
Learn more about our Build Hope Capital Campaign and how you can help: https://www.sweetser.org/buildhope/
An Evening of Hope: One Powerful Night Can Change Where Healing Happens
Join us for Sweetser's 34th Annual Auction & Gala — our signature fundraising celebration supporting Maine children and families, presented by our friends at Maine Community Bank.
This year, …we're rallying support to construct Maine's 1st youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), helping bring Maine youth home from out-of-state placement and into care close to the people and communities who matter most.
📅 WHEN: Thursday, September 17th | Doors open at 5PM
📍 WHERE: Brick South on Thompson's Point
💃 WHO: YOU!
What to expect:
🗣️Heartfelt testimonials from individuals who experienced Sweetser's hope & healing
🎶 Live music by the band Plush
🍽️ Chef-crafted hors d'oeuvres from Blue Elephant Events & Catering
🍰 Indulgent desserts + our crowd-favorite wine wall
📸 A fun photo booth by Aull That Entertainment
🎁 300+ silent & live auction items — including unforgettable trips to Bali, Portugal, and Africa, plus exclusive packages and raffles you won't find anywhere else!
Co-hosted by WMTW-TV Channel 8 anchors Meghan Torjussen WMTW & Jon Chrisos, with a special guest appearance by Blake & Kelly from Coast 93.1.
Every bid, every ticket, every dollar helps create local solutions for youth facing serious mental health challenges — so children can get the care they need right here in Maine, near their families and communities.
Thank you to our generous corporate partners for helping make this night possible: Unum, Central Maine Power, CGI, Clark Insurance, Holistic Health International, Saco & Biddeford Savings, Paquin & Carroll Insurance, Coast 93.1, and WMTW Channel 8.
We can't wait to celebrate with you for this meaningful cause.
🎟️ DETAILS: www.SweetserAuction.org
An Evening of Hope: One Powerful Night Can Change Where Healing Happens
Join us for Sweetser's 34th Annual Auction & Gala — our signature fundraising celebration supporting Maine children and families, presented by our friends at Maine Community Bank.
This year, …we're rallying support to construct Maine's 1st youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), helping bring Maine youth home from out-of-state placement and into care close to the people and communities who matter most.
📅 WHEN: Thursday, September 17th | Doors open at 5PM
📍 WHERE: Brick South on Events at Thompson's Point
💃 WHO: YOU!
What to expect:
🗣️Heartfelt testimonials from individuals who experienced Sweetser's hope & healing
🎶 Live music by the band Plush
🍽️ Chef-crafted hors d'oeuvres from Blue Elephant Events & Catering
🍰 Indulgent desserts + our crowd-favorite wine wall
📸 A fun photo booth by Aull That Entertainment
🎁 300+ silent & live auction items — including unforgettable trips to Bali, Portugal, and Africa, plus exclusive packages and raffles you won't find anywhere else!
Co-hosted by WMTW-TV Channel 8 anchors Meghan Torjussen WMTW & Jon Chrisos, with a special guest appearance by Blake Hayes from Coast 93.1 – Portland, ME.
Every bid, every ticket, every dollar helps create local solutions for youth facing serious mental health challenges — so children can get the care they need right here in Maine, near their families and communities.
Thank you to our generous corporate partners for helping make this night possible: Unum, Central Maine Power, CGI, Clark Insurance, Holistic Health International, Saco & Biddeford Savings, Paquin & Carroll Insurance, Coast 93.1, and WMTW Channel 8.
We can't wait to celebrate with you for this meaningful cause.
🎟️ DETAILS: www.SweetserAuction.org
✨ Relive the magic of last year’s Auction & Gala — and get ready to make an even bigger impact this year for an evening of hope.
Sweetser’s 34th Annual Auction & Gala, presented by @mainecommunitybank, returns to @eventsatthompsonspoint on Thursday, September 17th, for an …unforgettable night of hope, generosity, and community.
🎟️ Get your tickets today at SweetserAuction.org.
✨ Relive the magic of last year’s Auction & Gala — and get ready to make an even bigger impact this year for an evening of hope.
Sweetser’s 34th Annual Auction & Gala, presented by Maine Community Bank, returns to Brick South on Thursday, September 17th, for an …unforgettable night of hope, generosity, and community.
🎟️ Get your tickets today at SweetserAuction.org.
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