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…
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Lift: 2026
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 5:30 – 8:30 PM These are challenging times, but we know that when we come together, we can lift each other up. Please…
Positive Approach to Care
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming no cost training session hosted by Spurwink, in partnership with MaineHealth, focused on enhancing memory care skills using Positive Physical Approach™…
IN THE NEWS
Sun Journal: Pushback on syringe services hurts Maine’s HIV fight, experts say
This story was published by Sun Journal. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article, below. Pushback on syringe services hurts Maine’s…
Read More Portland Press Herald: Portland City Council votes unanimously to reallocate opioid settlement funds
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, below. Portland City Council votes…
Read More Mainebiz: Spurwink to expand services to Lewiston
This story was published by Mainebiz. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article, below. Spurwink to expand services to Lewiston Spurwink,…
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SPURWINK TO HOST “LIFT,” A REIMAGINED ANNUAL EVENT AMPLIFYING VOICES IMPACTED BY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
PORTLAND, ME – On Thursday, April 9, Spurwink will welcome guests to Lift, the organization’s newly reimagined annual event designed to amplify the voices of people impacted by mental and…
Read More SPURWINK AWARDED GRANT TO ESTABLISH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS RECEIVING CENTER IN ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY
PORTLAND, ME – Spurwink is proud to announce it has been awarded the Crisis Receiving Center grant from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Behavioral…
Read More Spurwink Awarded United Way of Southern Maine Grants to Expand Behavioral Health Services
PORTLAND, ME – Spurwink is proud to announce it has been awarded grants from United Way of Southern Maine (UWSME) to support three vital programs serving children, youth, and families…
Read More Spurwink Honors Past Humanitarians, Looks Towards Future
PORTLAND, ME – On Tuesday, April 8th, Spurwink’s Humanitarian will welcome guests in celebration of Spurwink’s impact—increasing access to critical behavioral health care—and honoring past Humanitarian award recipients throughout the…
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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…
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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