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  • Legislative Action Alert
    Public Hearing: March 25 @ 1:15 PM in Room 206 of the Burton Cross Building.

    An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current Partial Waiting List and Increase Housing Vouchers for Persons Living with Mental Health Challenges

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  • Concept Draft: Psychiatric Advance Directive
    Issue: Peers in the mental health sphere deserve to have autonomy over their medical decisions. To facilitate better mental health care, a process needs to be utilized prior to a crisis. The absence of a

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  • Final Issue: Bad Credit Affecting Ability to Thrive
    Bad credit creates problems for employment, security clearances, etc. We recommend creating and using an alternative reporting system that includes other documentation to gain a fuller perspective of an individual rather than the single view of not paying on time.

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  • Second Draft: Bad Credit Affecting Utilities Accessibility
    DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, Marth 10th Second Draft: Bad Credit Affecting Utilities Accessibility. If a person has bad credit, it can mean a deposit is required for utilities to be connected. This can create problems for employment, security clearances, housing, mental health, and other issues.

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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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Legislative Writing Group
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Receive support with writing legislative testimony This meeting is being held online via Zoom only! 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 Password Needed! , ...
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Legislative Subcommittee Meeting
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 Password Needed! This subcommittee is responsible f , ...
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CCSM Tabling @ Women’s Whole Health Fair
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
We will be tabling at the Women’s Whole Health Fair on April 3rd from 10am-2pm! The event will be held at the Rumford Eagles Club in Rumford, ME. This a free event open to the public with many resources available, come by and visit! There is a luncheon option at a cost of $10 each. There will be community speaker , ...
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Legislative Writing Group
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Receive support with writing legislative testimony This meeting is being held online via Zoom only! 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 Password Needed! , ...
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Issues Subcommittee Meeting
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 Password Needed! ——————————– This committee is responsible for , ...
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SCC Meeting
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
This is an in-person and virtual meeting for members of the SCC only.  For more information, please contact the CCSM office at 1-877-207-5073 or 207-430-8300. For ZOOM please use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8938611710 , ...
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Legislative Writing Group
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Receive support with writing legislative testimony This meeting is being held online via Zoom only! 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 Password Needed! , ...
Lewiston/Auburn Local Council Meeting
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
You 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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Farmington Local Council Meeting
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
You 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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Patriot’s Day – OFFICE CLOSED
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Legislative Writing Group
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Receive support with writing legislative testimony This meeting is being held online via Zoom only! 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 Password Needed! , ...
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Tabling @ Bridging the Gap – Augusta
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The CCSM will be tabling at Bridging the Gap in Augusta from 10am-2pm. Located @ Bridging the Gap: 209 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330 Bridging the Gap: https://www.btgaugusta.org/ , ...
Bangor Local Council Meeting
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
You 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- , ...
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Augusta Local Council Meeting
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
You 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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CCSM Tabling at State House Hall of Flags
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
CCSM will be hosting an outreach table at the State House’s Hall of Flags from 8am-4pm. Please visit our table and other community outreach tables, we hope to see and chat with you there! , ...
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Legislative Writing Group
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Receive support with writing legislative testimony This meeting is being held online via Zoom only! 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 Password Needed! , ...
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