Sweetser has opened the state’s only Child Assertive Community Treatment program (Child ACT) following a federal report showing that Maine has critically failed to address youth mental health by with
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Sweetser Golf Classic raises $112,000 for youth mental health
Earlier this month, the 35th annual Sweetser / Jack Chevrolet Golf Classic raised $112,000 for youth mental health programs, according to organizers. The event, held on June 10th at the
READ MORE >Oxford Casino Gives Back
We appreciate everyone who participated in Oxford Casino’s May Give for Change promotion. Coin slips brought in a whopping $4,400 to support our programs here at Sweetser.
READ MORE >Lewiston Opioid Settlement Funds Support Substance Use Recovery Training
A grant from the City of Lewiston’s Opioid Settlement Funds enabled Sweetser to invite consultants from Partnership to End Addiction to offer a workshop on the FamilyFrame model. Clinicians and
READ MORE >News: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
WMTW Channel 8 reported that nationally, 41% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, a number that goes even higher for transgender youth and youth of
READ MORE >Saco & South Sanford Aroma Joe’s Support Youth Mental Health
Thank you Aroma Joe’s Coffee! During Mental Health Awareness Month, $1 from every Blue Pixie AJ’s Rush Energy Drink went to support Sweetser’s youth mental health programs. With your
READ MORE >TV Segment: Men’s Mental Health Month
In addition to Pride, June is also Men’s Mental Health Month. Statistics show that women are diagnosed with depression twice as much as men. However, suicide data from the CDC
READ MORE >WMTW TV Segment: Importance of Pride
Pride Month is a special time of year. It’s an opportunity to be you, for others to celebrate you for being you, and to feel connected to a larger community
READ MORE >Stevie Wonder Tribute Concert for Sweetser
Get ready to groove for an even groovier cause! Don’t miss Higher Ground, a tribute to Stevie Wonder, featuring an all-star band performing 21 of Stevie’s greatest songs. Proceeds from
READ MORE >Sweetser’s Kristine Gile Named Award Finalist for ADARA Conference Presentation
Sweetser Director of Children’s Residential Kristine Gile was named one of five finalists, along with her co-presenter, Dr. Elly Romero, for the Bellflasher Award at the ADARA (American Deafness and
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