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Apr 07 2026

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What is Occupational Therapy?

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Since 1980, we’ve used this month as a chance to celebrate occupational therapy service providers and the work they do to help people overcome challenges and participate in daily life. At Spurwink, our occupational therapy…

Apr 06 2026

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Grants in Action: Enabling Inclusive Group Therapy

By Spurwink Services Blog

Two interns at Spurwink’s Outpatient and Community Services clinic in Bridgton, Maine, recently began facilitating a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) group—a type of talk therapy that’s often helpful for people…

Apr 01 2026

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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Symptoms, Diagnosis, Support Services

By Spurwink Services Blog

Known officially as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), autism is a lifelong neurodivergence and developmental difference that affects how people think, experience the world, and interact with people. While it is…

Mar 26 2026

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March 2026

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Mar 25 2026

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Pictured: Catherine Ryder, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Spurwink; Eric Meyer, President & CEO, Spurwink; Kristen Farnham, VP of Legal Affairs and Advancement, Spurwink; and Senator Teresa S. Pierce.

Advocating for Behavioral Health, Workforce, and Community Care in Maine

By Spurwink Services Blog

The 132nd Maine Legislature is in full swing, and Spurwink is actively engaged in advocating for policies that strengthen behavioral health care, support our workforce, and improve outcomes for the…

Mar 23 2026

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Advancing Recovery Through Contingency Management

By Spurwink Services Blog

With support from the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) through its Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants (SIIRG) program, Spurwink has implemented and expanded the Greater Portland Addiction Collaborative Pilot:…

Mar 23 2026

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Spurwink Achieves COA Reaccreditation With Rare Distinction

By Spurwink Services Blog

Spurwink has officially achieved reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). While reaccreditation is always a significant milestone, this cycle was nothing short of extraordinary. Our organization was fast-tracked through…

Mar 18 2026

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Donor Spotlight: Cathy Breen

By Spurwink Services Blog

After witnessing her child’s life-changing progress during their time as a Spurwink client, Cathy Breen grew to appreciate the importance of our mission—to respond to community needs by providing behavioral…

Mar 16 2026

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Grants in Action: Giving Students a Chance to Thrive

By Spurwink Services Blog

Spurwink appreciates our funders for their generous support in helping us enrich the lives of those impacted by mental and behavioral health challenges. With their contributions, we are improving health…

Mar 04 2026

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What is Social Work?

By Spurwink Services Blog

This March, we celebrate Social Work Month, honoring social workers in Maine and across the country. One of the five core mental health professions, social workers are professionals who, simply…

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What is Occupational Therapy?

Grants in Action: Enabling Inclusive Group Therapy

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Symptoms, Diagnosis, Support Services

March 2026

Advocating for Behavioral Health, Workforce, and Community Care in Maine

Advancing Recovery Through Contingency Management

Spurwink Achieves COA Reaccreditation With Rare Distinction

Donor Spotlight: Cathy Breen

Grants in Action: Giving Students a Chance to Thrive

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