Spurwink Services

06/03/2026

Can you give $5 today to change someone's tomorrow?
spurwink.org/donate

06/02/2026

Some children carry more than just a backpack when they walk through the door.
Treatment foster parents help lighten that load—with training, support, and a deep understanding of trauma and healing. At Spurwink, you’re never doing it alone.
If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time to learn more.
💚 Become a foster parent: spurwink.org/foster-care

05/28/2026

Spurwink is proud to offer a special viewing and panel discussion of Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine, alongside the City of Auburn.

Directed by Richard Kane and produced by Melody Lewis-Kane, the film shines a compassionate light on the realities of Maine’s homelessness crisis. Through deeply personal stories, Building Hope explores the challenges faced by unhoused individuals and families, while highlighting the hope that emerges when communities come together to create solutions.

Learn more at spurwink.org/building-hope ➡

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, let's renew our commitment to supporting the health and well-being of those who have served and honor the memory of those who have fallen. To our military community, know that reaching out for support is a courageous act. Have a safe and healthy Memorial Day!

05/22/2026

There's no shame in reaching out for support as a parent or caregiver. Visit spurwink.org/mental-health-support-for-children-and-teens/ for tips and resources.

05/20/2026

The May edition of The Spurwinkian is here!
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:
• Upcoming events
• Recent Board and staff appointments
• Tips on managing your mental health
• and more!
Take a few minutes to see how Spurwink continues going the distance for behavioral health care in Maine.
👉 Read the May newsletter: spurwink.org/may-2026

05/18/2026

📍Our Behavioral Health Home office previously located in Oxford, ME, has moved to 35 Cottage St, Norway, ME.

Spurwink Behavioral Health Home services in Maine benefit clients by addressing their whole health—making referrals, coordinating services, and finding resources, while addressing chronic health concerns.

To learn more, visit spurwink.org/bhh-norway🌼

05/16/2026

Behavioral health is an important component of your overall health, as your actions, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors can impact your overall wellness.

Learn more on our blog about what behavioral health is, why it’s important, and how Spurwink works to improve behavioral health outcomes:
➡ spurwink.org/what-is-behavioral-health/

05/14/2026

Spurwink staff recently attended the National Council on Mental Wellbeing 2026 Conference in Denver. NatCon is where the future of behavioral health care takes shape—where bold ideas spark collaboration and breakthrough solutions. 💡

Swipe to see Spurwink's spot on the NatCon mural ➡️

05/13/2026

Congrats to newly appointed Spurwink Board Member and Volunteer Ashley Boyle on receiving this well deserved award!

At our annual Employee Recognition Night this month, we announced the winner of the M. Jane Irving Award. This award demonstrates the incredible qualities that M. Jane Irving embodied in her 35-year career with Bangor Savings Bank. Among those qualities are genuine interest and commitment to the Bank, a strong sense of loyalty towards the organization, coworkers, and customers, a constant, high degree of integrity both professionally and personally, and demonstrated selflessness in servicing other people, organizations, and the community.

We hope you'll join us in congratulating Ashley Boyle, Consumer Banking Relationship Manager for receiving this award! Congratulations, Ashley! 🎊