A new mental health and substance use clinic has opened up in Sanford thanks to a $4 million grant from the Federal government. Behavioral health provider, Sweetser, received the award
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Mental Health Moment: Eating disorder recovery around the holidays
In our latest Mental Health Moment segment, the clinical director of our New England eating disorders program Lindsay Susi spoke with Meghan Torjussen at WMTW about ways to support friends
READ MORE >Mental Health Moment: Mental Health First Aid Training
Many people want to know how they can spot mental health challenges in themselves and those around them. Sweetser’s Training Specialist, Steve Nesky, joined our ‘Mental Health Moment’ segment on
READ MORE >Midcoast law enforcement agencies add mental health liaison to ranks
Sweetser has established a new partnership between law enforcement agencies throughout Brunswick and Sagadahoc County to provide crucial liaison work, including de-escalation resources and mental health support to those most
READ MORE >Lowe’s grants Sweetser nearly $150,000 to revitalize outdoor recreation
SACO – Home improvement retail giant, Lowe’s, has awarded a Maine behavioral health nonprofit, $145,000 to rehab outdoor recreation in Saco. Sweetser is one of only 100 projects nationally selected
READ MORE >Sweetser on WGAN Maine Points Radio
Sweetser’s Medical Director, Dr. Marc Kaplan, was a guest on Newsradio WGAN’s Maine Points radio show to talk about all things mental health, including the importance of seeking professional help
READ MORE >Sweetser CEO on WMTW mental health panel
Our President & CEO Jayne Van Bramer, joined other mental health professionals in an interview and panel discussion on WMTW Channel 8 around reducing stigma and ideas for improving access
READ MORE >Legislature recognizes Eating Disorders Awareness Week
AUGUSTA, MAINE (February 28th, 2023) – The Maine Legislature has declared Feb. 27- March 5 Eating Disorders Awareness Week, bringing the issue to the forefront in Maine. The resolution, passed
READ MORE >Brunswick CCBHC in the News
This past month, we publicly announced the expansion of our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Brunswick, thanks to a $4 million Federal grant. Our President & CEO Jayne
READ MORE >$4M Midcoast Expansion of Lifesaving Mental Health & Substance Use Services
BRUNSWICK (January 10th, 2023) – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced a $4 million grant to statewide mental health care provider Sweetser to expand their Certified Community
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