Around 100 refugee and asylum-seeking families currently live in Saco, many of whom are facing barriers to housing, mental health services, and access to basic needs. A system of support…
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World Refugee Day, which is observed on June 20th each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the of the refugee crisis across the globe. This day is observed to…
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Representatives from Spurwink’s ShifaME program recently had the opportunity to introduce a large audience to Trauma Systems Therapy adapted for Refugees (TSTR). Sarah Ferriss, Director of Refugee Services, Heidi Harrison,…
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Sarah Ferris is the Director of Refugee Services and leads Spurwink's ShifaME program. Having been with Spurwink for over 20 years, she has been in many roles and locations, including…
Read MoreSpurwink is announcing ShifaME, a National Child Traumatic Stress Network initiative made possible by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In collaboration with Boston Children Hospital’s Refugee Trauma…
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Spurwink's ShifaME program is open for referrals for refugee/asylee/immigrant youth up to age 21 who are in need of multicultural case management or counseling in the Portland/Westbrook area. Join us for…
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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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This past summer two Spurwink Services employees—Daniel Dusabimana and Joseph Mushishi—were awarded Maine Development Foundation (MDF) 2015 Next Step Maine Scholarships. A fund designed to recognize “Employees of Promise” who…
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