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OUT & ABOUT
2022 Humanitarian Awards Raises Funds, Showcases Spurwink's Mosaic
 Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Humanitarian Awards! It was a huge success, raising over $175,000 and having 275 people in attendance. Read a summary of the event, view photos, see the 'Mosaic of Spurwink' video, and see a live recording if you weren't able to join in person!
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LEARN ABOUT SPURWINK SERVICES
Spurwink Announces Three New Appointees to its Board of Directors
 Spurwink is pleased to announce three new appointees to its Board of Directors, bringing with them years of experience in the nonprofit, consumer insights, and health care sectors. We welcome Carrie Cianchette, Melanie Gilligan, and Stephanie Peters, and look forward to their direction and leadership in the months and years ahead.
Long-time Staff Member Nominated to the Board of Directors for MACSP
 Kelly Kierstead, Administrator of Old Lisbon Road ICF (Intermediate Care Facility) was nominated and voted on to the Board of Directors for MACSP, the Maine Association for Community Service Providers. As a MACSP board member Kelly will be involved with discussions about many service area topics for MACSP members.
 In July, we were happy to share our space at Bigelow, a new Adult Residential Treatment program, providing integrated residential treatment to adults 18+ with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The open house was well received and attended, with tours being offered by current residents and staff, plenty of questions answered, and information given to community partners.
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GRANTS IN ACTION
Norway Savings Bank Supports Wellness at Bigelow
 Spurwink recently opened its unique Bigelow Program, referenced in the article above, with a focus on supporting adults in their recovery so that they can successfully return to independent living in the community. Funding from Norway Savings Bank provides exercise equipment and wellness programming to manage and reduce symptoms.
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CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Welcoming Several New Corporate Partners
 This year, Spurwink welcomed several new Corporate Partners, including Anania Bailey Advertising, HUB, and Gorham Savings Bank. Support from corporate partners make life-changing programming possible by covering startup costs and other needs for programs alongside state and insurance reimbursement, making programs sustainable long-term. They provide investments and create opportunities that allow Spurwink to meet critical behavioral health needs in our community.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & INFORMATION
988 Mental Health Hotline Now Live in Maine
 The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now live and available in Maine. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988, or chat at 988Lifeline.org. People can use 988 if they are having thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crises, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
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