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Children worked with Sweetser school-based clinicians last year
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Children and adults received Sweetser services last year
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President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer recently spoke at the Lewiston/Auburn Rotary Club about the importance of reducing mental health stigma in our communities, and highlighted ways that Lewiston-Auburn residents can access recovery and behavioral health support through Sweetser’s new Hope and Healing Center in Lewiston.
Jan 20
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Ice Skate for Sweetser presented by @martinspointhealthcare is a free family event happening Saturday January 25th from 5-6PM. Grab your own skates and join us on the ice at the Falmouth Family Ice Center. Enjoy indoor and outdoor skate. Donations are welcome to support youth mental health programs at Sweetser. ⛸️
Jan 18
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Our latest radio Mental Health Minute with me and Lori Voornas from 94.9 WHOM discussing how to incorporate mental wellness into your new year. 🎙
Jan 16
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Sweetser`s OPTIONS program staff Andrew Thibodeau and Ashlee Kimball recently educated their community about Sweetser, the OPTIONS program, and substance use disorder resources at Bridging the Gap in Augusta. The center holds a monthly tabling event and are doing great work towards reducing the stigma and overdose deaths in Kennebec County. Learn more: sweetser.org/options
Jan 15
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Did you know nearly a third of all people say they feel pressured to set New Year’s resolutions with even higher numbers of younger people reporting these feelings? Here are some tips to prioritize mental well-being as you think about your new year:
✅Think goals rather than resolutions
✅Make goals your own without comparison of others
✅Reflect at your own pace
✅Pick something that excites & motivates you
✅Make goals manageable & measurable
✅Celebrate small wins, focus on the positive
✅Practice self-compassion
Jan 14
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Sweetser`s President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer recently spoke to the Rockland Rotary Club about the importance of reducing mental health stigma in our communities and the challenges Sweetser faces in providing access to services to those who cannot afford care. Interested in having us speak to your group? Email us Communications@Sweetser.org.
Jan 13