As you are likely well aware, Maine is in the midst of an opioid crisis, with many people struggling with opioid misuse. In recognition of Recovery Month the City of…
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Spurwink provides behavioral health and education services for over 8,500 children, adults, and families in Maine each year. The pandemic has created a disparity for our clients who were already…
Meet Alison Mitchell. Alison is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Bangor, and teaches part-time (adjunct) at the UMaine School of Social Work. Alison typically teaches social…
Earlier this year, Spurwink HR Recruiter Chris St. Louis received the Employer Partner and Community Partner Awards from Biddeford Fedcap. Fedcap’s mission is create opportunities for people with barriers to…
Thanks to our community for stepping in when we asked for help getting donations to create therapy kits for our clients. These kits can help clients during telehealth sessions and…
Graduation went a little differently this year for 2020 graduates of Glickman Academy and Chelsea. Given the challenges of COVID-19 and gathering, Glickman held their graduation ceremony in Spurwink’s main…
Meet Nora Morse, who has been with Spurwink for 9 years and is currently the Associate Director of the Affiliate Program in Outpatient Community Services. When I’m not volunteering/working at…
With warmer weather approaching we’re reminded of the beautiful summer days ahead of us in Maine. Generally, summer can take us out of some of the routines that we’re used…
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and now more than ever, is a chance to share resources and raise awareness about something that everyone grapples with — our mental well-being….
Spurwink is seeking donations to create therapy kits for our clients which are utilized during telehealth sessions. Donations can be dropped off or mail to: Spurwink Attn: Development, 901 Washington…