For many families and individuals, the holiday season can bring added financial stress. When budgets are stretched, holiday gifts and celebrations are often among the first things sacrificed. Additionally, many…
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Veterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11, serves as an opportunity to honor the individuals who serve in the military. It also presents a reminder to recognize the challenges many…
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Fresh out of high school, Melissa Parker began working at her local YWCA on Spring Street in Portland, Maine. As a staff member in the Head Start program, she quickly…
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This fall, Spurwink has worked hard to prepare for upcoming state and local elections by raising awareness among legislators about issues impacting Maine families. Our goal is to elevate behavioral…
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Every year, on October 10, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. Established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, it presents an opportunity within Mental Illness Awareness Month…
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On October 9, we recognize Ageism Awareness Day, an opportunity to learn more about aging and talk about ageism. When we work together, we can make our communities more age-inclusive.…
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This story was published by Norway Savings Bank. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article. Norway Savings Bank Donates $2,500 to…
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This story was published by the Portland Press Herald. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article. Mobile outreach meets people with…
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Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is the experience of being negatively impacted by indirect trauma exposure and is a normal and predictable result of working in some helping professions. STS often…
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