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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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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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💙 Forever Lewiston Strong. Forever United in Hope.
Today marks three years since the October 25th, 2023, tragedy in Lewiston that took 18 lives and forever changed countless others.
We remember the lives lost, honor the survivors and their families, and stand with everyone Read morewhose lives continue to be impacted. We are reminded that while healing takes time, no one should have to navigate grief, trauma, or recovery alone.
At Sweetser, we remain committed to providing long-term hope and healing to the Lewiston community and all those who need support. Anniversaries of traumatic events can bring difficult emotions to the surface, sometimes unexpectedly. Whether you were directly impacted or are part of the wider community, your feelings matter, and support is available.
☎️ IF YOU NEED SUPPORT TODAY
✅ 24/7 Peer Support Line: 1-866-771-9276 — Free support from trained individuals with lived experience who understand the challenges of mental health and recovery and can be there for you to listen and foster understanding and connection.
✅ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential emotional and crisis support.
🫶 WALK-IN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT THIS WEEK
Sweetser's Lewiston Hope & Healing Center, located at 20 Mollison Way, offers accessible mental health and recovery support when you need it. No appointment needed. Just walk in Monday through Friday, 9 AM–4 PM. Learn more: www.LewistonHealing.org
As we reflect on this day, may we continue to honor those we have lost by showing compassion, checking in on one another, and ensuring that hope and healing remain within reach for everyone.
Lewiston, you are not alone. Today, tomorrow, and always, we stand with you. Together, we are forever #LewistonStrong. 💙
💙 Forever Lewiston Strong. Forever United in Hope.
Today marks three years since the October 25th, 2023, tragedy in Lewiston that took 18 lives and forever changed countless others.
We remember the lives lost, honor the survivors and their families, and stand with everyone Read morewhose lives continue to be impacted. We are reminded that while healing takes time, no one should have to navigate grief, trauma, or recovery alone.
At Sweetser, we remain committed to providing long-term hope and healing to the Lewiston community and all those who need support. Anniversaries of traumatic events can bring difficult emotions to the surface, sometimes unexpectedly. Whether you were directly impacted or are part of the wider community, your feelings matter, and support is available.
☎️ IF YOU NEED SUPPORT TODAY
✅ 24/7 Peer Support Line: 1-866-771-9276 — Free support from trained individuals with lived experience who understand the challenges of mental health and recovery and can be there for you to listen and foster understanding and connection.
✅ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential emotional and crisis support.
🫶 WALK-IN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT THIS WEEK
Sweetser's Lewiston Hope & Healing Center, located at 20 Mollison Way, offers accessible mental health and recovery support when you need it. No appointment needed. Just walk in Monday through Friday, 9 AM–4 PM. Learn more: www.LewistonHealing.org
As we reflect on this day, may we continue to honor those we have lost by showing compassion, checking in on one another, and ensuring that hope and healing remain within reach for everyone.
Lewiston, you are not alone. Today, tomorrow, and always, we stand with you. Together, we are forever #LewistonStrong. 💙
One of our comedians is coming up from the Big Apple just to be with us for our show Friday night. Tickets still available. comedytickets.org
Sweetser's crisis leaders recently traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, for CrisisCon26, an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow behavioral health professionals, exchange ideas, and explore innovative strategies to strengthen crisis services here in Maine! Representing Sweetser were Doug Read moreWeaver, Director of Clinical Adult Residential; Joanne Grant, Chief Growth Officer; and Elise Chase, Director of Crisis Services. Beyond the conference sessions, our team enjoyed dinner with fellow crisis provider @theopportunityalliance, strengthening our partnership and collaboration while having some fun along the way!
And of course, one of the biggest highlights of the trip? The therapy dogs! A wonderful reminder of the comfort and connection our four-legged friends can bring to mental health and wellness. We're grateful for opportunities like CrisisCon that inspire new ideas, foster meaningful partnerships, and help us continue advancing crisis care for Mainers across the state!
Sweetser's crisis leaders recently traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, for CrisisCon26, an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow behavioral health professionals, exchange ideas, and explore innovative strategies to strengthen crisis services here in Maine! Representing Sweetser were Doug Read moreWeaver, Director of Clinical Adult Residential; Joanne Grant, Chief Growth Officer; and Elise Chase, Director of Crisis Services. Beyond the conference sessions, our team enjoyed dinner with fellow crisis provider The Opportunity Alliance, strengthening our partnership and collaboration while having some fun along the way!
And of course, one of the biggest highlights of the trip? The therapy dogs! A wonderful reminder of the comfort and connection our four-legged friends can bring to mental health and wellness. We're grateful for opportunities like CrisisCon that inspire new ideas, foster meaningful partnerships, and help us continue advancing crisis care for Mainers across the state!
Laughter is truly the best medicine! 😂
It turns out the science backs up what we’ve all felt after a good belly laugh: it helps our mood and stress levels. We’re about 30 times more likely to laugh when we’re with other people, so come laugh with us to get your weekly dose of Read morehumor on Friday, Oct. 23rd, at our Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show! 7–9:30 p.m. at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. Four great comedians, all for a great cause. ComedyTickets.org
Laughter is truly the best medicine! 😂
It turns out the science backs up what we’ve all felt after a good belly laugh: it helps our mood and stress levels. We’re about 30 times more likely to laugh when we’re with other people, so come laugh with us to get your weekly dose of Read morehumor on Friday, Oct. 23rd, at our Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show! 7–9:30 p.m. at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. Four great comedians, all for a great cause. ComedyTickets.org
🎤 She’s back! @hollynunan with @1075frankfm is returning as host of our 2nd Annual Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show, and we can’t wait to laugh with her again!
Known as “The Nunz,” Holly is a Maine-grown musician and devoted supporter of the state’s vibrant music scene, Read moreperforming with local acts and catching live shows whenever she can. A lifelong classic rock fan, she loves artists from Led Zeppelin to The Black Keys—and, outside of music, good tacos, books, movies, and silly cat videos.
Join Holly and comedians Jody Sloane, Mark Turcotte, Jolanda Logan, and Leonard Kimble this Friday, October 23rd, at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. The show starts at 7 p.m., and every ticket helps Sweetser bring hope and healing to Maine families in need.
Make it a night of laughs for a great cause. Get your tickets now at ComedyTickets.org! 🎟️
🎤 She’s back! Holly Nunan with FRANK FM is returning as host of our 2nd Annual Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show, and we can’t wait to laugh with her again!
Known as “The Nunz,” Holly is a Maine-grown musician and devoted supporter of the state’s vibrant music scene, performing Read morewith local acts and catching live shows whenever she can. A lifelong classic rock fan, she loves artists from Led Zeppelin to The Black Keys—and, outside of music, good tacos, books, movies, and silly cat videos.
Join Holly and comedians Jody Sloane, Mark Turcotte ,Jolanda Logan, and Leonard Kimble this Friday, October 23rd, at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. The show starts at 7 p.m., and every ticket helps Sweetser bring hope and healing to Maine families in need.
Make it a night of laughs for a great cause. Get your tickets now at ComedyTickets.org! 🎟️
NEW Substance Use Disorder Certificate 🎓
Build your knowledge and confidence in supporting people with substance use disorders through Sweetser Training Institute’s new certificate program. Open to all clinicians, the program is designed especially to support non-LADC clinicians Read moreworking with this complex, multifaceted disorder.
Complete four required workshops and choose one elective to earn your certificate and advance your professional development:
✏️ Motivational Interviewing & Stage of Change
✏️ Treating Substance Use Disorders
✏️ Substance Use: Effects and Awareness
✏️ Understanding Substance Use Disorders in Special Populations
✏️ Plus your choice of an elective: Neuroscience of Addiction or Recovery Planning and Self-Help/Peer Resources
Explore the workshop schedule and register at Sweetser.org/training.
NEW Substance Use Disorder Certificate 🎓
Build your knowledge and confidence in supporting people with substance use disorders through Sweetser Training Institute’s new certificate program. Open to all clinicians, the program is designed especially to support non-LADC clinicians Read moreworking with this complex, multifaceted disorder.
Complete four required workshops and choose one elective to earn your certificate and advance your professional development:
✏️ Motivational Interviewing & Stage of Change
✏️ Treating Substance Use Disorders
✏️ Substance Use: Effects and Awareness
✏️ Understanding Substance Use Disorders in Special Populations
✏️ Plus your choice of an elective: Neuroscience of Addiction or Recovery Planning and Self-Help/Peer Resources
Explore the workshop schedule and register at Sweetser.org/training.
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