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We are pleased to award Denise Labbe and Marise Anagnost from the Sanford Elks with a Sweetser Star! They have been raising money for Sweetser since 2019 and volunteered even before that. In total, their efforts have helped provide over $51,000 towards our mission through various fundraisers, …including raffles, car washes, pallet parties, comedy nights, and a Jam. We are also pleased that they have now been voted into our organization as Corporators. Congrats, you two!
We are pleased to award Denise Labbe and Marise Anagnost from the Sanford ME Elks Lodge #1470 with a Sweetser Star! They have been raising money for Sweetser since 2019 and volunteered even before that. In total, their efforts have helped provide over $51,000 towards our mission through various …fundraisers, including raffles, car washes, pallet parties, comedy nights, and a Jam. We are also pleased that they have now been voted into our organization as Corporators. Congrats, you two!
Sweetser Training team members Mason Cashman and Kerry Townsend recently led an Adult Mental Health First Aid training for @fullscoperms & Sun Life at their Portland office. Participants learned to:
✔️Recognize & understand signs of a mental health or substance use challenges …in adults
✔️Respond & provide initial support
✔️Connect adults to appropriate mental health resources/services.
Learn more about Free Mental Health Awareness Trainings offered by Sweetser: https://www.sweetser.org/freementalhealthtraining/
Sweetser Training team members Mason Cashman and Kerry Townsend recently led an Adult Mental Health First Aid training for FullscopeRMS & Sun Life at their Portland office. Participants learned to:
✔️Recognize & understand signs of a mental health or substance use challenges in… adults
✔️Respond & provide initial support
✔️Connect adults to appropriate mental health resources/services.
Learn more about Free Mental Health Awareness Trainings offered by Sweetser: https://www.sweetser.org/freementalhealthtraining/
Lewiston strong is so much more than a couple of simple words. It speaks to the strength of our community and of Mainers supporting each other and holding each other up in times of tragedy.
The CEO of the mental health provider Sweetser acknowledges anniversaries of tragic events are difficult, but she says several things people can do …
www.wmtw.comAnniversaries of tragic events can be really difficult, but there are several ways to process them, to get through them, including:
✅Connecting with family and community.
✅Practice self-care
✅Lean on your support network
✅Be patient and kind with yourself
We are …stronger together, as one community, one state, one people. #LewistonStrong
Anniversaries of tragic events can be really difficult, but there are several ways to process them, to get through them, including:
✅Connecting with family and community.
✅Practice self-care
✅Lean on your support network
✅Be patient and kind with yourself
We are …stronger together, as one community, one state, one people. #LewistonStrong
You are not alone today. Help is available. #LewistonStrong
Together, we are forever #LewistonStrong. Our hearts go out to the entire Lewiston community as we work on providing long term hope and healing. 💙
You are not alone in processing your thoughts and feelings around marking this day. Oftentimes with anniversaries of tragic events, it’s …important to find an outlet to talk through what you are feeling on the inside. Having someone who has struggled with mental health, but also happens to be trained in providing support is a great place to start.
✔️Free 24/7 Support Line – 1-866-771-9276
✔️Text or call 988 if you are in crisis
✔️Call or email the PromiseLine to access services: 1-800-434-3000 info@sweetser.org
Together, we are forever #LewistonStrong. Our hearts go out to the entire Lewiston community as we work on providing long term hope and healing. 💙
You are not alone in processing your thoughts and feelings around marking this day. Oftentimes with anniversaries of tragic events, it’s …important to find an outlet to talk through what you are feeling on the inside. Having someone who has struggled with mental health, but also happens to be trained in providing support is a great place to start.
✔️Free 24/7 Support Line – 1-866-771-9276
✔️Text or call 988 if you are in crisis
✔️Call or email the PromiseLine to access services: 1-800-434-3000 info@sweetser.org
As we mark one year since the Lewiston tragedy, know that your feelings are valid, you are not alone, and our greater Maine community is here for you. Surrounding yourself with fellow Mainers can help provide support during this difficult time. If you are struggling with your feelings and emotions …and would like to speak to a trained professional, you can call our Free Peer Support Line 24/7 1-866-771-9276. NEWS CENTER Maine