A Lewiston mental health provider is merging with Sweetser in an effort to expand behavioral health services in Androscoggin County.Common Ties Mental Health Services will now join the statewide behavioral health organization, creating the largest Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Maine.”By uniting as one organization, we are not only growing in size but also strengthening our ability to support the mental well-being of individuals and families in need,” said Sweetser President Jayne Van Bramer.Common Ties says the clients they serve won’t see any disruption in care, adding that all staff were offered new roles by Sweetser and that nearly all workers were retained.“With rising operational complexities, funding uncertainties, and workforce challenges, it makes it difficult for smaller organizations to remain independent,” said Van Bramer. “Common Ties has been a staple in Lewiston for over 40 years. Sweetser wasn’t going to let them go under, impacting around 300 Mainers who relied on them for mental health support.”Those interested in learning more about the availability of Lewiston-area mental health support can do so online at LewistonHealing.org or in-person at Sweetser’s Hope and Healing Center at 20 Mollison Way in Lewiston.
LEWISTON, Maine —
A Lewiston mental health provider is merging with Sweetser in an effort to expand behavioral health services in Androscoggin County.
Common Ties Mental Health Services will now join the statewide behavioral health organization, creating the largest Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Maine.
“By uniting as one organization, we are not only growing in size but also strengthening our ability to support the mental well-being of individuals and families in need,” said Sweetser President Jayne Van Bramer.
Common Ties says the clients they serve won’t see any disruption in care, adding that all staff were offered new roles by Sweetser and that nearly all workers were retained.
“With rising operational complexities, funding uncertainties, and workforce challenges, it makes it difficult for smaller organizations to remain independent,” said Van Bramer. “Common Ties has been a staple in Lewiston for over 40 years. Sweetser wasn’t going to let them go under, impacting around 300 Mainers who relied on them for mental health support.”
Those interested in learning more about the availability of Lewiston-area mental health support can do so online at LewistonHealing.org or in-person at Sweetser’s Hope and Healing Center at 20 Mollison Way in Lewiston.