Date: 08/16/2023

Understanding that Northern Light Acadia Hospital serves Mainers across the state, M&T Charitable Foundation has committed $50,000 to the Acadia For All campaign. M&T’s gift will aid in the construction of a new 50 bed pediatric inpatient wing at the Hospital.

“M&T Bank is committed to the health of the communities they serve, and we appreciate their Foundation’s recognition of the critical role that Acadia Hospital plays in behavioral health across the state,” says Mark Lukens, president of Northern Light Acadia Hospital. “While Acadia is located in Penobscot County, 67% of our inpatient population comes from the 15 other counties throughout the state and 14% are residents of Maine’s two southern-most counties. At a time when individuals in crisis, including children, are spending days or even weeks in emergency departments waiting for a bed at a psychiatric hospital, this expansion is critical to the state.”

“M&T Bank recognizes that healthy communities are the foundation for long-term success,” said Tim Wade, Regional President, M&T Bank. “Our commitment to Northern Light Acadia Hospital will result in more of our fellow Mainers having access to the health services they need.”

In addition to the new 50 bed pediatric wing, the Acadia For All campaign will allow for 50 existing rooms to be upgraded to private adult inpatient rooms, allowing Acadia Hospital to fully utilize its 100-bed license. Enhanced outpatient pediatric programming, increased access to geriatric care, and workforce development are additional priorities that the campaign will fund.

To find out more about making a philanthropic commitment to the Acadia For All campaign, call Northern Light Health Foundation at 207.973.5055 or visit northernlight.org/AcadiaForAll.