This has been a year of transformation for Sweetser. We’ve been laser-focused on making our organization a highly sought after leader in behavioral health for media stories, legislative advocacy, and
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TV Segment: Are we in a male friendship recession?
Are men in a friendship recession? According to polls conducted by the Survey Center on American Life, only 1 in 5 men reported receiving social support from guy friends in
READ MORE >TV Segment: Filling Vacancies in Behavioral Health
Thousands of Mainers are on waiting lists to access various mental health services. One potential solution to that problem is encouraging more individuals to fill open positions with behavioral health
READ MORE >Sweetser’s Saco School & School-Based Therapy in the News
WMTW TV SEGMENT In our latest Mental Health Moment TV segment on WMTW Channel 8, our Senior Director of Public Relations and Advancement, Justin Chenette, breaks down what a special
READ MORE >TV Segment: Sweetser Parent Promotes School-Based Therapy
Rebekah Strasburger, a parent from Brunswick, whose child is accessing support from a Sweetser school-based clinician, talks about the positive impact of the program and the need for services to
READ MORE >Sweetser Welcomes Two New Additions to its Leadership Team
Sweetser recently welcomed Brandon Somes and Douglas Weaver to its leadership team. Brandon Somes joined Sweetser in March 2024 as the Director of Quality. He is responsible for working with
READ MORE >Column: The Healing Power of Pets
In our monthly Mental Health Matters column in Saco Bay News, we take a look at the positive impact pets have on our lives. Preview: ‘Pet owners already know about
READ MORE >Careers & Conversations – Lewiston Auburn Hiring Event
Join Sweetser for ‘Careers & Conversations’ an event at the Auburn Hilton Wednesday March 27th from 4-6PM. Drop in for fun music, door prizes, drinks, and appetizers. Sweetser staff will
READ MORE >TV Segment: Bring our kids home with PRTF
For many Maine youth who struggle with a highest level of mental health and behavioral challenges, they either have to be sent out of state to secure psychiatric residential treatment
READ MORE >Sweetser’s School-Based Program in the News
MAINE PUBLIC RADIO Sweetser’s President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer was interviewed by Maine Public Radio on the dire need for state funding to keep school-based therapy services afloat for
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