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September 21, 2025 2025 Giving Guide

Day One

Day One staff at annual gathering.

 

2026 Goals

• Maintain and increase our capacity to serve both of our youth substance use residential programs and reenergize our renovated female youth home to fill available beds.

• Expanding our school-based services so Day One can be an important component of integrated behavioral health care services within school districts throughout southern and central Maine.

• Renovation of staff offices in Windham, formerly used for treatment of those in foster care before our 2020 merger with SMART Child & Family Services.

• Offer industry competitive compensation, benefits, and recognition to increase our already skilled and committed staff and a focus on reflecting a broader diversity of thought and talent.

• Increasing our visibility and fundraising dollars.

Fundraising events/Opportunities

We send annual appeal letters to supporters and seek business support to offset the costs of fundraising events, including an upcoming benefit concert in 2026. Event sponsorship supports our mission, the people we serve, and those involved in planning and executing the event.

• Giving Tuesday campaign

• Community Nights at local restaurants

• Sponsorship(s) of an upcoming renaming event for our Windham girls’ residential home

We utilize all aspects of social media to share our mission and seek support.

Giving Opportunities

Financial support from our community is essential in closing funding gaps so we can reach and provide support and services to the growing number of our neighbors who need it.

Individuals and businesses can support our clients by making one-time or monthly financial contributions through our website at day-one.org/donate/. Donors can also support our programs through grants, matching gifts, major gifts, and bequests and beneficiary designations.

Throughout the year we request in-kind donations for certain operational or capital expenses. We currently have a desperate need for a new generator at our girls’ residential home in Windham. Maine storms often cause outages, disrupting care. Donations to purchase and install an on-demand standby generator will ensure safety, uninterrupted treatment, and provide stability in supporting vulnerable youth on their journey to healing.

Better technology for staff is an ongoing topic and need. We would like to improve the efficiency of our operational and clinical staff who frequently travel to and from a variety of unique environments. Obtaining up to 10 touch screen laptops would better support Day One’s efforts.

Finally, we sincerely appreciate and recognize the significant organizational funding assistance through our high-level and effective partnerships with Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services and the kind generosity of the United Way of Southern Maine in maintaining and developing our long-term plans.

We’d love you to contact us, meet, and let us show you evidence of impact and our organizational commitment.

Volunteer Opportunities

Accepting volunteers from the community for services related to substance use and behavioral health presents significant challenges due to strict federal privacy regulations. As a result, organizations must carefully limit volunteer involvement to ensure compliance and to maintain the trust and safety of those in our care. However, whether it is a one-time project, or a recurring opportunity you are seeking, there are ways for you or your organization to serve Day One clients. Contact Dan Morin at danm@day-one.org for information and opportunities.

At A Glance

Established: 1973 / Employees: 58 / Annual revenue: $4,112,553

Top funding sources

63% MaineCare

24% Grants and contracts

7% Fundraising (United Way and private donors)

6% Private insurance and self-pay

Contact

86 Tandberg Trail

Windham, ME 04062

www.Day-One.org

Mission Statement

Day One improves the health of Maine by providing substance use, mental health and wellness services to youth and families.

Service locations

Day One serves Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford and York counties and operates the ONLY adolescent residential substance use treatment program in Maine, serving the entire state.

Leadership

Becky Humphrey
CEO

Board officers

Katie Grant, Board President, Regional Banking Officer, Gorham Savings Bank

Stephen Tyzik, Vice President, Director Performance Improvement, Maine Medical Center

Wade Gallon, Treasurer, Consultant, Stroudwater Associates

Deborah Munson Feagans, Esq., Secretary, Private Practice Attorney

Board Members

Lee Anne Dodge, Program Director, SoPo Unite

Christopher Howell, School Superintendent, RSU 14

Jessika Morin, MD, Medical Director, St. Francis Recovery Center; HRSA Grant for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for Substance Use Disorder; Everest Recovery Center in Saco

Todd Roma, Case Underwriting Consultant, Securian Financial

Rob Small, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank

Shilpy Ticku, Marketing & Business Consultant

Samantha Warren, Director of Government Relations, University of Maine