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News - Part 102

Transforming Health and Wellness

Open to members of the transgender community and their allies, as well as mental health, social service and medical professionals. Time: 9 am-5:30 pm Place: University of Southern Maine (Portland: Payson-Smith Hall) Click here for information on registration, schedule, FAQ, and more

Youth Make Case for Social Services to Their Legislators

LEWISTON- Young people who say they now have hope for the future because of life-saving mental health and social services shared their stories with local legislators January 25 at a “Legislative Dialogue Café” hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services at the Carriage House. Five members of Youth M.O.V.E. Maine told Rep. Peggy Rotundo (D-Lewiston) and Rep….

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…

Lewiston Youth One of Top 100 Outstanding Foster Youth Leaders

Dustin Strout Honored for Achievement and Community Service Watch Dustin’s Story of help and hope LEWISTON and WASHINGTON, D.C. — THRIVE System of Care Initiative and FosterClub are pleased to announce that Dustin Strout is one of 100 foster care youth nationwide just named Outstanding Young Leaders of 2009. FosterClub recognized Dustin and the others…

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…