“Share the Love” this Valentine's Day and donate in honor of a loved one. Spurwink invites you to "Share the Love" this Valentine's Day. Rather than giving a traditional gift,...
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2024 Humanitarian Awards
Everybody Have Fun Tonight The Humanitarian is an opportunity to celebrate community leaders whose work exemplifies our mission and values. Join us as we honor Angela Stone, founder of Maine…
IN THE NEWS
WGME 13: Portland’s ‘The Living Room’ offers accessible, immediate mental health crisis support
This story was published by WGME 13. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article, below. https://wgme.com/news/local/portland-maine-the-living-room-offers-accessible-immediate-mental-health-support-crisis-spurwink-elm-street PORTLAND (WGME)- If you're going…
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WGME 13: Maine lawmakers discuss funding for mental health, substance abuse programs
This story was published by WGME 13. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article, below. https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-lawmakers-discuss-funding-mental-health-substance-abuse-programs-spurwink-governor-janet-mills-supplemental-budget AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Funding for…
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Portland Press Herald: Mental health crisis center in Portland could serve as model for state network
This story was published by Portland Press Herald. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article, below. https://www.pressherald.com/2024/02/23/portland-center-for-mental-health-crisis-could-serve-as-model-for-state-network/ Brandon Klym started using…
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WMTW Channel 8: Governor Mills proposes Living Room Crisis Center in Portland be replicated in Lewiston
This story was published by WMTW Channel 8. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article, below. https://www.wmtw.com/article/gov-mills-funds-living-room-crisis-center-in-portland-to-be-replicated-in-lewiston/46913542 PORTLAND, Maine — It’s…
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News Center Maine: Public safety stakeholders get tour of homeless resources in Portland
This story was published by News Center Maine. View the story online through the link below or read a snippet copied from the article, below. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/portland-housing-homeless-community-services-resources/97-85cddd06-0762-47f4-8e83-43c05fe55f5e PORTLAND, Maine — Cumberland County…
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PRESS RELEASES
SPURWINK HONORS ANGELA STONE & USI AT HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
PORTLAND, ME – On Friday, April 26th, Spurwink’s Humanitarian will welcome guests in celebration of Spurwink’s impact—increasing access to critical behavioral health care—and honoring community leaders who make Maine a…
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SPURWINK ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER & WELCOMES NEW SENIOR LEADERSHIP
PORTLAND, ME – Spurwink is pleased to announce a new Board Member and four new members to its Senior Leadership Team. Jeff D. Emerson is newly appointed to Spurwink’s Board…
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SPURWINK HONORS MUFALO CHITAM & KEYBANK AT HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
PORTLAND, ME – On Thursday, May 4th, Spurwink’s Humanitarian will welcome guests in celebration of Spurwink’s impact—increasing access to critical behavioral health care—and honoring community leaders who make Maine a…
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BLOG
Meet Jen Shumway, LMSW-cc, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Case Coordinator. Jen has been with Spurwink for over five years, starting out as a family advocate at the Cumberland…
We are pleased to announce two recent promotions for long-time employees Nora Morse and Joyce Wientzen. Nora Morse, LCSW, is moving into a newly developed role of Director of Best…