🏆 Voted Number 1 for Mental Health Care in Biddeford & Saco!

Thank you for voting Sweetser the Best of the Best! For nearly 200 years, we've been helping Maine people find hope and healing—and we're proud that our story began right here in Saco. Today, our 250+ acre Saco… campus remains at the heart of that mission, serving thousands of children, adults, and families across Maine.

We're honored by your trust and grateful to be part of this incredible community.

This year's commencement ceremony at our Special Purpose School in Saco honored one remarkable student who earned a well-deserved celebration surrounded by the people who supported him every step of the way. At Sweetser, we know that no two students follow the same path. Each young person …comes to us with unique strengths, challenges, goals, and dreams. That's why our educational approach is built around individualized support, helping students learn in ways that work best for them and empowering them to reach milestones that once may have felt out of reach. This celebration reflected the same individualized care that defines the Sweetser experience. Family members and staff gathered to recognize not only a diploma earned, but also the perseverance, resilience, and growth behind it.

Sweetser has officially broken ground in Saco on the state’s first youth psychiatric residential treatment facility. In this WMTW-TV Mental Health Moment, Sweetser's President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer shares how this facility will transform mental health services for youth across the state.

The Chipping Fore a Cause golf tournament brought community members together for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community at Pine Hollow Par 3 in Sanford. The event raised support for Sweetser's mental health and recovery services, helping provide critical care and resources to …children, adults, and families across Maine.

Below are our sponsors & supporters who made the day special:

Pine Hollow Little Par 3 Golf Course
Partner's Bank
Sanford Country Club
Eldredge Lumber – Sanford
C.A. Plante & Sons
Elks Lodge #1470 – Sanford
Central Furniture & Appliances
Matt Dupuis
Labbe Electric
Sanford Sound
Shain's of Maine
The Law Offices of Jessie Krall
Gabrielle Brackett & Joanne St. Amand Memorial
Sweetser Facilities
Willie Dumont
Mike Nason
National Distributors
Roy Boyz
Chris Watkins

We'd also like to extend a special thank you to the following for their tireless support and generosity:

Denise Labbe
Marise Anagnost
Bruce & Karen St. Amand

Our President & CEO, Jayne Van Bramer, was featured on the latest episode of Build Lead Thrive, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's podcast highlighting the people driving economic and community vitality across Androscoggin County.

In this episode, Jayne shares… her leadership journey, her passion for expanding access to behavioral health services, and her vision for strengthening the mental health of communities across Maine. The conversation also touches on the recent merger between Sweetser and Common Ties Mental Health Services, a significant step forward in increasing access to treatment for individuals and families in the Lewiston area.

You can listen to the full episode here: https://rss.com/podcasts/build-lead-thrive/2961936/

We are thrilled to announce that The Brunswick Link has added a brand-new stop right at our front door! 🚍

Getting to our Hope & Healing Center and our free drop-in peer center at 329 Bath Rd in Brunswick just got easier. The bus now drops off directly at the front entrance, making …access seamless and convenient for our community. This milestone is all part of our ongoing commitment to removing barriers and making our services accessible to everyone who needs them.

👉 This is your link to hope & healing: https://brunswicklink.org/map-schedule