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Celebrating 60 years of going the distance
 This year marks a milestone for Spurwink: 60 years of showing care, dedication, respect, and innovation to Maine children, adults, and families. Throughout the year, we will be celebrating the people who make Spurwink a trusted leader in behavioral health and education services in Maine, and sharing their stories with you.
Diving into Spurwink's Schools
 Have you ever wondered what exactly a Spurwink school is or how it differs from the public schools? Our four locations in Lewiston, Portland, Cornville, and Chelsea offer children’s day treatment programs, operating as certified Special Purpose Private Schools. These schools provide both educational and behavioral health services to approximately 180 students, ranging from kindergarten to high school.
Students create artwork for Black History and Women's History Months
 During Black History Month and just preceding Women's History Month, students at our Cornville program created artwork inspired by Alma Thomas, who is know for her abstract paintings. Thomas was the first African American woman to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum of American Art, as well as having artwork entered into the permanent collection of the White House.
Meet Susan Shaw, a Spurwink Affiliate Provider
 Meet Susan Shaw, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with offices in Portland and Biddeford, Maine and an Affiliate Provider for Spurwink! Susan has been affiliated with Spurwink since 2016 and became interested in working with us after our “friendly and professional response” to her inquiry. Read on to learn more about Susan or how to become an affiliate provider.
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Through the generosity of the Farris Foundation, Spurwink has been able to stay at the forefront of trauma-informed behavioral health care with the ability to attend key national conferences and increase advanced training in trauma focused evidence-based practices.
Spurwink’s Center for Safe and Healthy Families (CSHF), Maine’s only provider of forensic medical exams for children who may have been abused or neglected, was recently awarded a grant from the National Children’s Alliance for EVA (enhanced visual assessment) equipment. 
Establishing a tradition of community engagement that endures to this day, Joe Boulos founded The Boulos Company in 1975. Under the leadership of Morris Fisher, President of Boulos Asset Management, and managing partners Greg Boulos and Drew Sigfridson of The Boulos Company, Boulos has been supporting Spurwink for almost 20 years. Pictured: Morris Fisher, President of Boulos Asset Management and Jessica Estes, Partner and Designated Broker of The Boulos Company.
Calling all volunteers! Once again, Gray Matter Marketing has chosen Spurwink as its nonprofit partner for the Portland 10 Miler road race, taking place on Sunday, April 26, 2020. A portion of the bib proceeds will be donated to Spurwink. There are still several ways to be included! Run, volunteer, donate in the name of a runner, or all three!
In partnership with Pine Tree Society, we are presenting the 12th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference taking place Saturday, March 7, 2020. Registration is open (and required) and is quickly filling up.
A Family for ME is hosting a Foster Care Panel Discussion with foster parents and youth in care at UMaine Lewiston/Auburn Campus. Facilitated by Todd Landry, Director of the DHHS Office of Child and Family Services. The panelists will share the experience of fostering youth in care from their own perspectives.
