For many parents and educators, ensuring students’ emotional and academic well‑being is essential—but some children need more support than traditional public schools can provide. Sweetser’s Director of Education, Kimberly Holmes,
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Sweetser Named Nonprofit of the Year by the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce
Sweetser has been awarded Nonprofit of the Year! For an organization that has been around since the early 1800s, this award is meaningful to us. For nearly two hundred years,
READ MORE >TV Segment: Big Game, Big Feelings
Did you catch the Big Game? Whether your team took home the trophy or you’re already looking toward next year, it’s a great time to check in on your mental
READ MORE >Halftime for Hope Scored a Touchdown
12 hours of broadcasting hope! Our friends at Q97.9 and 92 Moose hosted our first-ever Halftime for Hope Radiothon. Radio hosts, Matt James and Allyssa Marson, were fabulous in amplifying
READ MORE >Ice Skate for Sweetser Warms Community Spirit
What a day on the ice! Sweetser appreciates the Kennebunk community for embracing our Ice Skate for Sweetser event this year at their Waterhouse Center. Thank you to the following
READ MORE >TV Segment: Physical Depression Symptoms
When most people think of depression, they picture sadness, hopelessness, or a loss of interest in daily life. But depression doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. In
READ MORE >TV Segment: Checking in on Our Mental Health
In this week’s Mental Health Moment, we focus on a powerful yet simple way to better understand how you’re feeling: a free, science‑based online mental health screening tool. Sweetser Chief
READ MORE >Snow Closure Information – Jan 26th, 2026
Mental health doesn’t take a snow day, and neither do we. While our admin offices, clinics, peer center, and school are closed today (1/26), remote services for certain programs are
READ MORE >TV Segment: Beat the Winter Blues – Plus FREE Ice Skating Event
This week’s Mental Health Moment with WMTW explores how staying active—especially during Maine’s cold winter months—can boost your mood. Sweetser’s Chief Communications Officer Justin Chenette shares why winter activities like
READ MORE >In the News: The Rising Popularity of Weight Loss Drugs
Weight‑loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic continue to surge in popularity, with spending on GLP‑1 drugs increasing more than 500% between 2018 and 2023, according to the American Medical Association.
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