Spurwink Services

10/29/2026

This fall, Spurwink has worked hard to prepare for upcoming state and local elections (taking place Tuesday, November 3) by raising awareness among legislators about issues impacting Maine families.

Our goal is to elevate behavioral health and community service priorities with policymakers and those seeking public office.

Learn more about our advocacy efforts: spurwink.org/advocacy-october-2026 📣

Pictured: Spurwink President & CEO Eric Meyer at MACSP Candidate and Legislator Meet & Greet

10/28/2026

Make a plan to vote! Thursday 10/29 is the last day to request an absentee ballot or vote early in Maine. 🗳

Visit maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/state-of-maine-voter-guide for more information.

10/27/2026

What legacy do you want to leave?

By including Spurwink in your estate plans, you can make a lasting investment in the well-being of Maine people. Planned gifts help ensure future generations have access to the behavioral health, educational, and supportive services they need to thrive.

Your legacy can change lives for years to come.

Learn how easy it is to include Spurwink in your will or living trust: spurwink.org/donate

10/23/2026

Tomorrow! Visit the Lewiston Public Library for the unveiling of an 8-by-8-foot collective mural, which includes art from Spurwink staff and clients. Join us to celebrate this community-created artwork and the hope it represents. 💚

10/18/2026

Spurwink's Annual Northern New England Conference on Child Maltreatment trains professionals from the fields of nursing, mental health, law, child welfare, law enforcement, child advocacy, emergency services, medicine, and education to increase skills and knowledge related to child abuse prevention, recognition, evaluation, reporting, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of all forms of child maltreatment.

For more information and to register, visit spurwink.org/anneccm ➡

10/17/2026

Special thank you to The Stuff Coalition, who supported our Holiday Gift Drive and Thanksgiving Meals in Kennebec and Somerset Counties! 💚

The Stuff Coalition of Kennebec Valley is a group of partners and community members convened by the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program to expand access to basic essentials in Kennebec and Somerset Counties, funded by the Maine Children's Trust.

They've provided holiday items for us to gift to teens, older kids, and parents, as these items are often more expensive and less frequently donated. They are also providing Thanksgiving meal supports for larger families and families looking for culturally appropriate foods.

10/14/2026

The message is what matters - not the amount.

Every monthly gift says, "We see you. We're here for you."

Will you help send that message? spurwink.org/monthly-giving

10/14/2026

This National Case Management Week, celebrate the dedicated professionals who improve patient outcomes, enhance care coordination, and strengthen the behavioral healthcare system every day. 🌟

Case management involves assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for an individual or family. Case managers promote client safety, quality of care, and cost effective outcomes.

They also connect with their clients on a human level to make them feel seen and heard. One Spurwink case worker shared, "I meet with my 16-year-old client at Starbucks because it makes her feel like a normal teen for a part of the day."

Another shared, "During the holidays, case managers sometimes get gifts for the whole family, including caregivers. One mom told me it was the only gift she would receive that year—and it was exactly what she wanted."

Spurwink serves more than 2,000 individuals through care coordination and case management in Maine. 🤝

10/13/2026

Many individuals face complex challenges related to substance use, mental health, and housing instability. While there are no simple answers, there are thoughtful, practical approaches that can make a meaningful difference.

Read more:

An individualized treatment approach recognizes that one size does not fit all in getting addicts the help they need.