The educational program will highlight the importance of these
critical services...
MIAMI, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Viewpoint, a national educational program
hosted by renowned actor Dennis Quaid, will be shooting an
episode with Maine-based
behavioral health organization, Sweetser. The upcoming episode,
scheduled to film on May 30th, will
focus on addressing the youth mental health crisis and the
comprehensive solutions being implemented at the community level to
ensure every child has access to individualized treatment.
Shooting for the episode will take place on
Sweetser's sprawling Saco campus
that includes a special purpose K-12 school with experiential
learning programs like automotive, woodshop, and a working
farm.
With the stigma attached to seeking mental health support and
various barriers to accessing treatment, this episode will provide
a national platform for meaningful discussion and advocacy on this
important topic. Through its collaboration with Sweetser, a leading
provider of behavioral health services, the program aims to raise
awareness about the challenges facing children and families and
highlight the resources and support available.
"The youth mental health crisis we are experiencing in
Maine is happening in some form
across the country," says Justin
Chenette, a Sweetser spokesperson. "This national spotlight
will help us reduce the stigma attached to seeking mental health
support, while getting an opportunity to tell our own unique story
of positively impacting countless children and families in
need."
Viewpoint's film crew will be in Maine to capture key members of the Sweetser
team as they discuss the prevalence of youth mental health
struggles, the factors contributing to these challenges, and the
resources available to support families.
Sweetser has a long history of providing compassionate care,
first opening as an orphanage in the early 1800s, and will aim to
showcase its comprehensive and innovative approach to putting
children and families on a path towards hope and healing. Shooting
for the episode will take place on Sweetser's sprawling
Saco campus that includes a
special purpose K-12 school with experiential learning programs
like automotive, woodshop, and a working farm.
The series, hosted by Quaid, covers a variety of topics through
short-form documentaries and Sweetser's segment will be distributed
to public television stations in all 50 states later this year.
About Viewpoint: Viewpoint is an educational program dedicated
to exploring timely topics and pressing issues across various
industries. Hosted by Dennis Quaid,
the program offers viewers an in-depth look into the latest
advancements, innovations, and trends shaping our world today.
About Sweetser: Sweetser is a leading behavioral health
nonprofit in Maine that provides
evidence-based treatment, support and hope through a statewide
network of community-based mental health, recovery, and educational
services.
Media Contact
Development Division, Viewpoint with host Dennis Quaid, 561-244-7620,
info@viewpointproject.com, www.viewpointproject.com
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