Spurwink Services

Northeast Delta Dental believes that, like oral health care, mental health care is crucial for overall health and well-being. Spurwink is grateful for their dedicated support, which expands access to behavioral health services across Maine. Learn more about their commitment to community: spurwink.org/northeast-delta-dental

A new resource for Lewiston and surrounding communities. Learn more about Spurwink's 24/7 Lewiston Crisis Center and its role in expanding access to behavioral health crisis care.

A new crisis center has opened its doors in Lewiston to help people dealing with mental health emergencies.

DETAILS: https://bit.ly/4rzdKmL

The September edition of The Spurwinkian is here! In this month’s newsletter, you’ll read about:
• Spurwink's newly opened Lewiston Crisis Center
• How art therapy fosters mental well-being
• Upcoming events and recaps
• and more!
Take a few minutes to see how Spurwink continues going the distance for behavioral health care in Maine.
👉 Read the September newsletter: spurwink.org/september-2026

This Wednesday, join Spurwink and the School of Social Work at the University of Southern Maine for an engaging panel discussion on Secondary Traumatic Stress and Empathic Strain. This important conversation will explore the impact of trauma exposure on helping professionals and share strategies for resilience, support, and sustainable practice. 💚

The panel will feature practitioners, educators, and experts who will discuss recognizing the signs of STS and empathic strain, fostering personal and organizational resilience, and promoting well-being in helping professions. 🙌

RSVP online: https://forms.gle/QBVwHfLd63GKMurP7

Our outpatient psychiatry services offer compassionate evaluation and medication management for children, teens, and adults seeking support with concerns such as anxiety, depression, mood changes, attention difficulties, trauma-related symptoms, and other mental health needs.

Whether you are starting care for the first time or looking for ongoing psychiatric support, our team works with you to understand your goals, review treatment options, and build a plan that fits your life.

➡ Make a referral today: spurwink.org/referrals

Please join us today in Lewiston for The Black Poster Project, a traveling display of posters honoring lives lost to addiction.

To RSVP, visit spurwink.org/black-poster-project-2026

You don't have to make a large gift to make a big difference!

A monthly donation of $10 may seem small, but it becomes a steady foundation that creates meaningful and connected lives for our neighbors. By joining our dedicated community of monthly donors, you bring hope to children, adults, and families across Maine.

Getting starting is simple. spurwink.org/monthly-giving

Today, we’re proud to open the Lewiston Crisis Center, expanding access to compassionate, 24/7 behavioral health crisis support for individuals and families in Androscoggin County and surrounding communities. The center offers a voluntary alternative to emergency department visits, providing immediate support in a welcoming, recovery-oriented environment.

New Lewiston Crisis Center to offer 24/7 support A new behavioral health crisis center in Lewiston will open Tuesday, expanding access to crisis services for people in surrounding communities.

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Get by checking your registration status, registering to vote, and learning more about Maine's upcoming elections. 🗳

Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The deadline to register online or by mail is 5pm on October 13. Register in person before polls close on Election Day.

Register here: registertovote.sos.maine.gov