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…
Read MoreMaine is home to more than 12,000 refugees from over 30 countries. Many share common experiences of upheaval and trauma. Some face barriers to accessing mental health services, including those…
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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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