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2,654
Children worked with Sweetser school-based clinicians last year
3,418
Mobile crisis interventions supported
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Children and adults received Sweetser services last year
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“Not passing this bill now, by a two-thirds majority, will impact people’s lives,” said John McAnuff, chief financial officer of Sweetser, a statewide behavioral health organization, referring to the vote total necessary to pass the measure as an emergency in order for funding to be immediately available. “The clients that we serve are not numbers on a spreadsheet,” McAnuff said. “They are real people with real challenges, and disruptions in service will negatively impact their lives and the communities in which they live.” Read full story with link in bio.
Mar 13
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What a blast! Appreciate all who came out to support our 2nd Annual Kidz Winter Jamboree, a free community concert hosted at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. This fun, interactive children`s concert featured Amanda and Rob of @kindkidsmusic - a dynamic duo with original music, puppets, and a highly interactive program that seeks to entertain, educate, and inspire the whole family with messages of kindness, friendship, and fun. Over 50 elementary school-aged children and their families participated in the lively musical experience, racking up support for Sweetser`s programs through donations. With the generosity of attendees and the immense support of our sponsors, we raised essential funds for our programs in Sagadahoc County and beyond!
Mar 12
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"We would be at great risk of having to reduce some services or having to decrease our spending on some of our vendors," John McAnuff, Sweetser’s chief financial officer, said Monday, adding that the organization could sustain only a 30- to 60-day cash slowdown before making those cuts.
📺 @newscentermaine story by @donolynchnews
Mar 11
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Maine’s legislative session is in full swing at the state house in Augusta. Sweetser’s President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer appeared on @wmtwtv`s Mental Health Moment segment with @mtorjie to discuss how various pieces of legislation will impact the entire behavioral health system including:
✅Passing the supplement budget with 2/3’s support to avoid a delay in MaineCare reimbursements
✅Expanding Child ACT teams to Lewiston & Bangor sponsored by Representative @lorigramlich
✅Addressing workforce challenges by forming a task force
✅Fixing the pipeline of clinicians through automatic licensure reciprocity
And more!
Mar 9
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The Sanford Elks hosted its 6th annual Jam for Mental Health at their Sanford Lodge, raising over $17,700 for Sweetser. Thanks to everyone who made this year’s Jam a huge success, including our Sweetser Corporators Denise Labbe and Marise Anagnost.
Mar 8
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Sweetser Mental Health Awareness Training Coordinator Mason Cashman (seated, far right) taught a FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid training at Dyer Library/Saco Museum for staff from 8 public libraries across Southern Maine. Participants learned how to:
✔️Recognize & understand signs of mental health & substance use challenges in adults
✔️Respond & provide initial support
✔️Connect adults to mental health resources/services
Learn about Sweetser’s Free Mental Health Awareness Trainings: sweetser.org/freementalhealthtraining/
Mar 7