Sweetser’s Transitional Aged Youth Residential program treats mental health challenges, prevents homelessness, and gives young Mainers a successful foundation to draw upon when they live on their own.
Who We Serve
Young adults in Maine aged 18-24 who have experienced childhood trauma or system involvement, such as foster care or in the criminal justice system.
Services Offered
Transitional Aged Youth Residential Services provide a physical, therapeutic place for young adults to receive:
- Individual & group treatment
- Enrichment activities
- Social interactions within a group setting
- Support to work, go to school, or volunteer
Support Team
These young adults will have a team working with them, treating them, and giving them the tools and resources to be successful. The team includes a:
- Program Manager
- Case Manager
- Vocational Coordinator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Co-occurring Clinician
- Direct Care Team
- Youth Peer
There are only a handful of these programs across our state. Sweetser’s program fills a gap in services for youth in Southern Maine.
Accessing Services
Typically, hospitals, the state of Maine, and law enforcement probation make referrals to the program.
To learn more, contact the Sweetser PromiseLine at 1.800.434.3000 or info@sweetser.org.