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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Beim Foundation Funds Provide Access to Behavioral Health Care for Under- and Uninsured Children People of all ages throughout Maine are affected by lack of adequate insurance. Often, those most…
Committed To Supporting Our Community and Spurwink Spurwink thanks CBRE | The Boulos Company and CBRE | Boulos Asset Management for their ongoing support as an Annual Corporate Partner. As…