On October 9, we recognize Ageism Awareness Day, an opportunity to learn more about aging and talk about ageism. When we work together, we can make our communities more age-inclusive….
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Friends of Spurwink Evening of Appreciation & Impact
Join us for an evening of appreciation and impact! RSVP here Wednesday, October 28, 2026 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Portland Art Gallery 154 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101 Join…
ANNECCM 2026
Outside of Spurwink: Register here Spurwink staff: Please register directly with the Event Planner. Attendees: Conference material coming soon DATE AND TIME: Thu, November 05, 2026 – Fri, November 06, 2026…
Positive Approach to Care
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming training session hosted by Spurwink, focused on enhancing memory care skills using Positive Physical Approach™ (PPA) & Hand-under-Hand ®. This workshop…
IN THE NEWS
Portland Press Herald: Mobile outreach meets people with substance use disorders where they are
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. Mobile outreach meets people with…
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WGME: ‘It meets a gap in care’: Spurwink opens 24/7 Lewiston Crisis Center for behavioral health
This story was published by WGME. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article below. ‘It meets a gap in care': Spurwink…
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News Center Maine: Spurwink opens crisis center in Lewiston
This video was published by Maine Public. View it online through the link below. Spurwink opens crisis center in Lewiston
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PRESS RELEASES
Spurwink to Open Lewiston Crisis Center September 15
LEWISTON, ME – Spurwink will officially open the Lewiston Crisis Center on September 15, 2026, at 10 am, expanding access to behavioral health crisis services for individuals and families in…
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Spurwink and City of Portland Launch Partnership Expanding Same-Day Behavioral Health Access for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
PRESS RELEASE FROM CITY OF PORTLAND, ME PORTLAND, Maine – Today Spurwink and the City of Portland announced a new partnership between Spurwink's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and…
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SPURWINK TO RELOCATE OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES TO BETTER SERVE COMMUNITY
PORTLAND, ME – Spurwink, a leading provider of behavioral health and educational services in Maine, will relocate several Portland-based programs and administrative offices in July 2026 as part of a…
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BLOG
Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is the experience of being negatively impacted by indirect trauma exposure and is a normal and predictable result of working in some helping professions. STS often…
A traveling memorial honoring lives lost to substance use, inspiring hope, and encouraging change returned to Lewiston, Maine, on September 18-19, 2026. After successfully bringing the Black Poster Project to…
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