A private special education school run by Spurwink says it should be allowed to immediately discharge a student who has injured staff, but the state education department says that’s not allowed under federal law.
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Auburn eyes housing project to address homelessness, hunger and poverty
The project is modeled after Preble Street’s ‘housing first’ programs in Portland, which officials said have been effective in getting chronically homeless back on their feet.
Experts weigh in on how to maintain mental health through tumultuous political discourse
Fear can lead to anxiety and depression, which can take a toll on someone’s mental well-being.
St. Mary’s Health System funding gets approval from Legislature
Spurwink is approved for funding to acquire Tri-County Mental Health Services.
Spurwink acquires Tri-County Mental Health Services
Tri-County has offices in Lewiston, Farmington, Bridgton, Rumford and Oxford.
Committee recommends $8.9 million to cover St. Mary’s losses in behavioral health services
Nearly $2 million was added to the bill for Spurwink’s acquisition of Tri-County Mental Health Services.
Spurwink hires Alfano
LEWISTON — Spurwink, a nationally accredited nonprofit organization that provides a broad range of behavioral health and educational services throughout Maine, announces it has hired Halley Alfano as a public school counselor at Lewiston Middle School. Alfano holds a Master of Science degree in counseling from the University of Southern Maine and a bachelor’s degree in […]
Spurwink hires Personette
PORTLAND — Kira Personette has joined Spurwink as an occupational therapist in the Casco and Chelsea Day Treatment Schools. Personette, who resides in Auburn, completed a master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of Southern Maine and holds undergraduate degrees in biology and psychology from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania.
Spurwink hires Nappi
Berkeley Nappi has been hired by Spurwink, a nationally accredited nonprofit organization that provides a broad range of behavioral health and educational services throughout Maine. Nappi will serve as a public school counselor in the Western Maine region, serving Oak Hill High School in Wales, Lewiston High School and Thomas J. McMahon Elementary School in […]
Leeman hired by Spurwink
LEWISTON — Samantha Leeman of Lewiston has been hired by Spurwink as a public school counselor in Sabattus and Litchfield primary schools. Leeman was previously the assistant director for Children’s Behavioral Health Services at Centro Las Americas in Massachusetts, a nonprofit agency supporting Worcester County communities. Leeman grew up in Lewiston, graduating from Lewiston High […]