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Sweetser is a behavioral health nonprofit that provides evidence-based treatment, support & hope.

Serving Maine since 1828, Sweetser’s caring and compassionate professionals connect approximately 20,000 children, adults and family members with services including mental and behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, recovery and education. Nationally recognized and accredited, learn more about Sweetser’s statewide network of care by visiting sweetser.org. Community-based Services: Assertive Community Treatment, Behavioral Health Home, Community Integration, Primary Care Integration, and School-based Services

Crisis Services: Crisis Stabilization Units, and Mobile Crisis Intervention

Developmental Services

Outpatient Services: Affiliate Network, New England Eating Disorders (NEED) program

Peer Services: Intentional Warm Line, and Peer Training Network

Adult Residential Services

Children's Residential and Educational Services: Residential Services, Day Treatment Services, FOCUS Through Adventure, and Special Purpose Private School.

10/23/2026

One of our comedians is coming up from the Big Apple just to be with us for our show Friday night. Tickets still available. comedytickets.org

10/22/2026

Sweetser's crisis leaders recently traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, for CrisisCon26, an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow behavioral health professionals, exchange ideas, and explore innovative strategies to strengthen crisis services here in Maine! Representing Sweetser were Doug Weaver, Director of Clinical Adult Residential; Joanne Grant, Chief Growth Officer; and Elise Chase, Director of Crisis Services. Beyond the conference sessions, our team enjoyed dinner with fellow crisis provider The Opportunity Alliance, strengthening our partnership and collaboration while having some fun along the way!

And of course, one of the biggest highlights of the trip? The therapy dogs! A wonderful reminder of the comfort and connection our four-legged friends can bring to mental health and wellness. We're grateful for opportunities like CrisisCon that inspire new ideas, foster meaningful partnerships, and help us continue advancing crisis care for Mainers across the state!

10/21/2026

Laughter is truly the best medicine! 😂

It turns out the science backs up what we’ve all felt after a good belly laugh: it helps our mood and stress levels. We’re about 30 times more likely to laugh when we’re with other people, so come laugh with us to get your weekly dose of humor on Friday, Oct. 23rd, at our Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show! 7–9:30 p.m. at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. Four great comedians, all for a great cause. ComedyTickets.org

10/20/2026

🎤 She’s back! Holly Nunan with FRANK FM is returning as host of our 2nd Annual Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show, and we can’t wait to laugh with her again!

Known as “The Nunz,” Holly is a Maine-grown musician and devoted supporter of the state’s vibrant music scene, performing with local acts and catching live shows whenever she can. A lifelong classic rock fan, she loves artists from Led Zeppelin to The Black Keys—and, outside of music, good tacos, books, movies, and silly cat videos.

Join Holly and comedians Jody Sloane, Mark Turcotte ,Jolanda Logan, and Leonard Kimble this Friday, October 23rd, at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. The show starts at 7 p.m., and every ticket helps Sweetser bring hope and healing to Maine families in need.

Make it a night of laughs for a great cause. Get your tickets now at ComedyTickets.org! 🎟️

10/19/2026

NEW Substance Use Disorder Certificate 🎓

Build your knowledge and confidence in supporting people with substance use disorders through Sweetser Training Institute’s new certificate program. Open to all clinicians, the program is designed especially to support non-LADC clinicians working with this complex, multifaceted disorder.

Complete four required workshops and choose one elective to earn your certificate and advance your professional development:
✏️ Motivational Interviewing & Stage of Change
✏️ Treating Substance Use Disorders
✏️ Substance Use: Effects and Awareness
✏️ Understanding Substance Use Disorders in Special Populations
✏️ Plus your choice of an elective: Neuroscience of Addiction or Recovery Planning and Self-Help/Peer Resources

Explore the workshop schedule and register at Sweetser.org/training.

10/18/2026

🍻 Cheers to Barreled Souls Brewing Company for supporting Sweetser!

Following our annual Battle for the Brook Softball Tournament, Barreled Souls hosted a Happy Hour to keep the fun and the fundraising going! Pictured here are owner Chris Schofield and Sweetser's Liz Smith.

10/17/2026

The laughs at our upcoming 2nd annual Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show are powered by our friends at Binnie Media and their radio stations: 107.5 Frank FM, 99.9 The Wolf, 106.3 The Bone, 99.3 The Wave, WTSN News/Talk 98.1 FM / 98.7 HD2 / 1270 AM, 98.7 Frank FM.

Join us at comedytickets.org.

10/16/2026

🎤 Four comedians. One stage. An evening of big laughs and an even bigger cause.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show featuring:
😂 Jody Sloane, whose infectious humor finds the funny in life’s darkest corners
✨ Jolanda Logan, bringing quick wit and upbeat observations about marriage, motherhood, and everyday life
🎭 Mark Turcotte, turning fatherhood, curiosity, and personal misfortunes into comedy
😄 Leonard Kimble, sharing laughs about family life, awkward conversations, and raising two kids alongside a cat he never wanted

Hosted by Frank FM’s Holly Nunan, the evening brings people together while supporting Sweetser’s mental health mission.

📅 Friday, October 23 | 7–9:30 p.m.
📍 Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland

Save your seat: sweetser.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2026SmilesforSweetserComedyShow/TicketSales/tabid/1594609/Default.aspx

10/15/2026

Thank you to the business community in Old Orchard Beach for the nomination for Nonprofit of the Year for two consecutive years! It means a lot and we appreciate everything the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce does for our area. We are proud to serve children and families in every corner of our state!

Address

51 Main Street
Kennebunk, ME
04043

Website

http://www.sweetser.org/

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