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
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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
READ MORE >Sweetser Participates in Live Mental Health TV Special with WMTW
Check out the recent live TV special hosted by Meghan Torjussen and Jon Chrisos, filled with important stories of impact with resources provided by Sweetser’s CEO Jayne Van Bramer. Together
READ MORE >TV Segment: What to expect at the CCBHC
If you are struggling with a mental health challenge, it can feel intimidating to know where to start to get the right kind of help and treatment you need. Sweetser’s
READ MORE >TV Segment: New Child ACT Team
Sweetser Senior Director of Community Services Wendy Anders appeared as a guest on our weekly TV segment on WMTW to discuss Sweetser launching a new a Child ACT team.
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