While summer is just beginning for many of us, Spurwink teachers and case managers are already working hard to meet hundreds of students’ needs before school starts again in August.…
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This spring was a phenomenal season for Spurwink’s Special Olympics Track and Field teams—highlighting the powerful role Spurwink’s Special Olympics program plays in helping students engage with their community, build…
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As a parent or caregiver, it can be worrying to see your child or teen struggling and not know how to help. Mental health challenges can show up in many…
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April is Occupational Therapy Month. Since 1980, we’ve used this month as a chance to celebrate occupational therapy service providers and the work they do to help people overcome challenges and participate in daily life. At Spurwink, our occupational therapy…
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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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"I'm giving myself a lot of grace, and I encourage other parents to do that as well." -Nathanna McGivney, Regional Director, Cumberland County Outpatient & Community Services, Spurwink In a…
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PORTLAND, ME – Spurwink Services, a nationally accredited nonprofit organization offering a broad range of mental health, education, and residential services, is pleased to announce that Amanda Brownell, MD, has…
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On our ShifaME team, we are lucky to have a wonderful group of clinicians and cultural brokers working in partnership to support refugee and immigrant families. A question we often…
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Spurwink is proud to recognize Hannaford Supermarkets as a renewed 2018-2019 Corporate Partner and acknowledge its tremendous support of our clients. Like Spurwink, Hannaford is committed to sustaining healthy communities…
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Rita Alfonso LaBarbera, LCSW, CSP, MFA/W, joined Spurwink in 2017 as Program Director on our Cornville campus. We appreciate all of the skills and experience that Rita brings to her role…
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