Consumer Council System of Maine
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The Consumer Council System of Maine represents fellow consumers with an effective, organized voice in shaping public policy and mental health services.
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- First Draft: Peer Support Option for Peers Dealing with DHHS for FamiliesDEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, August 12th. When DHHS becomes involved, we recommend Peers have the opportunity to have Peer support to assist with the DHHS process.
- Final Draft: MH Peer Center Request for Proposals (RFPs)DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, August 12th. We want all mental health peer recovery centers to receive assistance with writing RFPs, feedback for improvement, and development of peer leadership.
- First Draft: Long Stays in Hospital Emergency Department (ED) HallwaysDEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday August 12th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about long stays in hospital emergency department (ED) hallways.
- Second Draft: MH Peer Center Request for Proposals (RFPs)DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday July 8th. We want all mental health peer recovery centers to have the skills and resources needed to write successful RFPs in the future and decrease the amount of stress when they are not awarded.
Current News
- Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment 2024Deadline to Respond: June 28, 2024. The Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment ( CHNA) wants to hear from people living in Maine about their health and well-being both individually and for the communities where they live.
- CCSM Quarterly Newsletter – Spring 2024 EditionHi there, It sure does feel like summer! Not technically but we have had some beautiful weather. We are starting to recover from all the work of the 2024 HOPE conference. It was a great day and one I look
- First Draft: MH Peer Center Request for Proposals (RFPs)DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday June 10th. Because of lack of information, RFPs are rejected, often causing centers to experience intense emotions attached to whether they receive an awarded contract and extensions due to delays in the contract process.
- Lewiston/Auburn Local Council Meeting 4/8/24 is Zoom ONLYYou may attend this local council meeting via Zoom. To join by video, click the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8938611710 To join by phone only (no computer needed), dial: 1-929-205-6099 Enter Webinar / Meeting ID# when prompted: 893 861 1710 No Password Needed!
Upcoming Events
MOST CCSM MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM! CHECK EACH POSTING FOR MORE DETAILS!
To access a meeting, click on the link below and it will take you to that meetings calendar post on our website. Log-in information for both Zoom video and phone-only access is listed under that posting.
If you have trouble logging in, please contact the CCSM office: (207) 430-8300.
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- 3CANCELLED: Legislative Subcommittee Meeting10:00 am - 12:00 pmTHIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED This meeting is being held online via Zoom only! Anyone is welcome to attend! To join by video, click link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8938611710 To join by phone only (no computer needed), dial: 1-929-205-6099 Enter Webinar / Meeting ID# when prompted: 893 861 1710 No Pas , ...
- 4Independence Day – OFFICE CLOSEDAll Day
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- 8Lewiston/Auburn Local Council Meeting4:00 pm - 6:00 pmYou may attend this local council meeting either in person or online via Zoom. Held in the: Auburn Public Library 49 Spring Street Auburn, ME 04210 or To join by video, click the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8938611710 To join by phone only (no computer needed), dial: 1-929-205-6099 Enter Webinar / Meeting ID# , ...
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- 10Issue Development Subcommittee Meeting10:00 am - 12:00 pmTo join by video, click link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8938611710 To join by phone only (no computer needed), dial: 1-929-205-6099 Enter Webinar / Meeting ID# when prompted: 893 861 1710 No Password Needed! ——————————– This committee is responsible for , ...
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- 16Farmington Local Council Meeting1:00 pm - 3:00 pmYou may attend this local council meeting either in person or online via Zoom. Held in the: Rotunda Room Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street Farmington, ME 04938 or To join by video, click link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8938611710 To join by phone only (no computer needed), dial: 1-929-205-6099 Enter Webin , ...
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- 23Bangor Local Council Meeting5:00 pm - 7:00 pmYou may attend this local council meeting either in person or online via Zoom. Held in the: Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room Bangor Public Library 45 Harlow Street Bangor, ME 04401 or To join by video, click the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8938611710 To join by phone only (no computer needed), dial: 1-929-205- , ...
- 24Augusta Local Council Meeting5:00 pm - 7:00 pmYou may attend this local council meeting either in person or online via Zoom. Held in the: Consumer Council System of Maine 219 Capitol Street, Suite 7 Augusta, ME or To join by video, click the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8938611710 To join by phone only (no computer needed), dial: 1-929-205-6099 Enter Webi , ...
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