General Info

Sweetser, located in Belfast, Maine, is a nonprofit social service and welfare organization that was established in 1828. It provides health care services for children, adults and families suffering from mental and behavioral disorders. The organization addresses the physical, emotional and social development needs of children and has a staff of more than 1,200 employees and volunteers. It also provides support services to the community by providing shelter and basic resources. Sweetser additionally operates counseling centers, a training institute and educational programs for students suffering from learning disabilities. The organization offers various programs, such as the Adult Community Integration and Assertive Community Treatment that provide specialized services to individuals suffering from mental disorders through assessment and evaluations, and treatment and rehabilitation services, and 24-hour monitoring services. Additionally, it offers residential programs that provide assistance in procurement of affordable accommodations, and federal and state-funded rental subsidies.