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THRIVE Evaluates Trauma-Informed Services in Maine

Findings Show Need for Trauma-Informed Services        LEWISTON –  To celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, THRIVE System of Care Initiative today released its first-round evaluation results for trauma-informed services in Maine. In partnership with Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health Services and Hornby-Zeller Associates, THRIVE developed, administered and validated a Trauma-Informed Agency Assessment (TIAA) of how well mental…

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2011

Save the date – Tuesday, May 3, 2011! All across the United States during the month of May, and especially on Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, children and youth with serious mental health challenges and their families will celebrate positive youth development, resilience, recovery and the transformation of mental health service delivery. Stay tuned for more on…

SAVE THE DATE: WEBINAR

Next Steps Toward A Trauma-Informed System of Care November 30, 2010, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm WHO:  All staff of agencies in receipt of letter dated August 23, 2010, from  Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health Serivces stating that the agency had obtained an insufficient number of responses from one or more groups  must participate or view a recorded version….

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….

Maine 2010 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

“Mother and Child” (c) 2009 Naomi Janine, winner of G.E.A.R. Parent Network Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week poster contest Joan Smyrski, MS, Director, Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Office of Child & Family Services and the Department of Health & Human Services Cordially invite Legislators, Community Members, Mental Health Providers, Parents, Youth and Family Organizations to…

5th Annual Inspired Voices Benefit Concert and Art Exhibit

Tickets go on-sale May 5th! SNEAK A PEEK at Inspired Voices art… June 14-24, Community Art Exhibit, Five County Credit Union Public reception, June 16 Inspired Voices June 26, 2010, Franco-American Heritage Center 6 pm: catered reception and art exhibit 7 pm: Showtime! Inspired Voices is a powerful celebration of hope and recovery through music, poetry,…

Youth MOVE Maine Shifts Into Gear

Youth Advocates, NASCAR Pro Series Driver Launch Awareness Campaign at Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day             Click here for Sun Journal story and photo caption AUGUSTA — Maine’s premiere youth aadvocacy group, Youth Motivating Others through Voices of Experience (“Youth MOVE Maine”) launched its 2010 public awareness campaign at the Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day celebration, May…

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…