On our final episode of our podcast’s 1st season, we are focused on queer teen mental health. LGBTQ+ teens are six times more likely to experience symptoms of depression and
READ MORE >Podcast: Episode 8
Posts Categorized: News
Saco Aroma Joe’s Presents Check for Mental Health Month Fundraiser
Aroma Joe’s Coffee in Saco recently presented Sweetser with a check for its Mental Health Month fundraiser in which they earmarked 10% of net proceeds every Wednesday in May. The
READ MORE >Sweetser OPTIONS Liaisons Lacey Bailey and Dawn Kearns Featured in Journey Magazine
The latest edition of Journey Magazine features two of Sweetser’s OPTIONS (Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety) Liaisons — Lacey Bailey and Dawn Kearns. ‘Lacey Bailey, the OPTIONS
READ MORE >Congrats to our 2023 graduates
We’re so proud of our 2023 graduates at our special purpose K-12 school in Saco. Staff, family and friends celebrated this milestone at a graduation ceremony this past month. Congratulations
READ MORE >Lowe’s grants Sweetser nearly $150,000 to revitalize outdoor recreation
SACO – Home improvement retail giant, Lowe’s, has awarded a Maine behavioral health nonprofit, $145,000 to rehab outdoor recreation in Saco. Sweetser is one of only 100 projects nationally selected
READ MORE >Sweetser on WGAN Maine Points Radio
Sweetser’s Medical Director, Dr. Marc Kaplan, was a guest on Newsradio WGAN’s Maine Points radio show to talk about all things mental health, including the importance of seeking professional help
READ MORE >Connected Office Technologies supports Sweetser with $20,000 partnership
SACO – An office equipment supplier in Portland has donated $20,000 to Sweetser, to provide Mainers with critical mental health services. Connected Office Technologies is a printer and copier service
READ MORE >Sweetser CEO on WMTW mental health panel
Our President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer, joined other mental health professionals in an interview and panel discussion on WMTW Channel 8 around reducing stigma and ideas for improving access
READ MORE >Podcast: Episode 7
On the 7th episode of “Not Now, Maybe Later”, listen to the story of a real teen who has been through it – anxiety since she was very young, starting therapy
READ MORE >Sweetser and WGAN Bring Mental Health Moments to Radio
Sweetser and WGAN have partnered to bring mental health moments to the radio! Check our recent two spots voiced by Sweetser’s own Dr. Marc Kaplan.
READ MORE >