We are learning so many new terms these days. Social distancing. Presumptive positive. Flatten the curve. Telehealth is another term that may be new to some of us. It sounds…
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Spurwink considers the health and safety of its clients and staff to be its highest priority. In this rapidly evolving coronavirus pandemic, Spurwink is working closely with the CDC, DHHS,...
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“Sometimes leadership is planting trees under whose shade you’ll never sit.” – Jennifer Granholm When current needs are so pressing, it can be hard to the look to the future….
Making a difference. We all want that in our lives. We want to make a difference to our family and friends; we want to make a positive impact at work;…
Rita Alfonso LaBarbera, LCSW, CSP, MFA/W, joined Spurwink in 2017 as Program Director on our Cornville campus. We appreciate all of the skills and experience that Rita brings to her role…
Spurwink’s President & CEO, Eric Meyer, offers his perspective on the acute need for children’s behavioral health treatment in this article from the Bangor Daily News.
What do behavioral health, Otto’s pizza and the Indigo Girls have in common? They all play a part in the life of Carrie Cianchette, one of our incredible volunteers and a…
Beim Foundation Funds Provide Access to Behavioral Health Care for Under- and Uninsured Children People of all ages throughout Maine are affected by lack of adequate insurance. Often, those most…
Nathanna McGivney, LCSW Regional Director of Outpatient and Community Services – Cumberland County When I’m not working at Spurwink, I’m: A busy mom of two little boys, Alden age 6…