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Category: Press Releases - Part 2

Maine Trauma-Informed Video 2011 ECCO Award Finalist

“Together we can build a bridge” Encourages Strength-based Family Voice LEWISTON and AUGUSTA– THRIVE, Maine’s trauma-informed System of Care Initiative, and G.E.A.R. Parent Network are pleased to announce that Together we can build a bridge  (“Bridge”) is a finalist in the 2011 Excellence in Community Communications and Outreach recognition program sponsored by the Substance and Mental…

System of Care

In 1992  the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program began funding “Systems of Care“— local networks of community-based services and supports collaborating to meet the needs of children and youth with serious emotional and behavioral health challenges and their families. Public and private organizations work in partnership with families and youth who build on their…

SMPA Honors THRIVE Mover and Shaker

Lisa Preney Honored for Behind the Scenes Work for Family Organizations SANFORD – Southern Maine Parent Awareness (SMPA) honored Lisa Preney, Social Marketing Coordinator, THRIVE System of Care, Lewiston, with its Behind the Scenes Mover and Shaker of the Year Award. Preney, who lives in Falmouth, received the award at SMPA’s Annual Awards Luncheon October 4….

Thrive is NASW Maine Agency of the Year

National Association of Social Workers Honors Trauma-Informed Initiative LEWISTON – Thrive System of Care received the National Association of Social Workers – Maine Chapter 2010 Agency of the Year award in an awards ceremony during the NASW Maine annual conference, Friday, April 9, at the Samoset Resort in Rockport.     Read Sun Journal announcement… “We chose…

Thrive is NASW Maine Agency of the Year

National Association of Social Workers Honors Trauma-Informed Initiative LEWISTON – Thrive System of Care received the National Association of Social Workers – Maine Chapter 2010 Agency of the Year award in an awards ceremony during the NASW Maine annual conference, Friday, April 9, at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. “We chose Thrive based on how…

Time Banks USA Founder Speaks in Lewiston

Dr. Edgar Cahn notes abundant value of exchanging personal time and talents LEWISTON – Dr. Edgar Cahn, the founder of Time Banks USA  explained to a group of 30 Time Bank members and regional refugee and immigrant service workers recently how Time Banking allows people to trust each other, bring out the best in each…

L/A Time Bank Passes 100th Member Milestone

Community-Based Program Receives $10,000 Empower Lewiston Grant LEWISTON – The Lewiston-Auburn Time Bank (http://thriveinitiative.org/time-bank/) is pleased to announce its 100th member this month and an “Empower Lewiston” grant of $10,000 to help double current membership and triple current Time Dollar exchanges. “Time Dollars are virtual currency representing time, energy, skills and talents that are exchanged…

THRIVE Director Recognized for Collaborative Leadership

LEWISTON – THRIVE System of Care is pleased to announce that Arabella Perez, Director, received the first-ever Catalyst for Change Award from Southern Maine Parent Awareness (SMPA) at its October 17 Fall Family Conference in Wells. “Arabella has been instrumental to Maine family organizations working to define a collaborative approach to service,” says Sue Henri-MacKenzie,…

New Community Website Empowers Youth & Families

Tri-County Network of Care Supports Self-Care and Emotional Wellness Maine Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Thrive System of Care Initiative and The Community Collaborative for Children, Youth and Families of Tri-County announce the launch of Tri-County Network of Care (www.tricounty.me.networkofcare.org). Network of Care is a breakthrough, multi-lingual website empowering families and youth who are exploring physical…

Three Local Youth Advocates to Attend Oregon Summit

LEWISTON – Three area youth advocates will represent THRIVE System of Care Initiative and Youth M.O.V.E. Maine at the June 22, 2009 Youth Summit in Portland, OR. Jennifer Thompson and Dustin Strout, both of Lewiston, and Hillary Groves of Mechanics Falls will join 40 mental health and systems-experienced youth and young adult leaders for a…