Consumer Council System of Maine
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- Legislative Action AlertPublic 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 - Tell the Maine Delegation to Save Disability AdvocacyA leaked budget proposal called for dramatic cuts to Disability Rights Maine and our partners, the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council and the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and our counterparts in every state and territory. These cuts would undermine decades of work that have transformed the disability services system.
- Legislative Action AlertPublic 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 - Concept Draft: Psychiatric Advance DirectiveIssue: 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
Current News
- Tell the Maine Delegation to Save Disability AdvocacyA leaked budget proposal called for dramatic cuts to Disability Rights Maine and our partners, the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council and the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and our counterparts in every state and territory. These cuts would undermine decades of work that have transformed the disability services system.
- Introducing Hopeful HorizonsHopeful Horizons is a space for dialogue, discovery, and information. We present discussions and resources on mental health and wellness, aiming to connect with and inform those accessing mental health services in Maine.
- CCSM Quarterly Newsletter – Winter 2025 EditionThe Newsletter Winter 2025 emphasizes participating in the current Legislative Session to effect change and the HOPE Conference.
- DRM Statement on the Dismissal of the AMHI Consent DecreeWhile the AMHI Consent Decree is no longer in effect, Maine must address systemic gaps and shift power to people who receive the services.
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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- 28Legislative Writing Group1:00 pm - 3:00 pmReceive 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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- 5Legislative Writing Group1:00 pm - 3:00 pmReceive 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! , ...
- 655 Steps Film Screening: Mental Health Awareness Month1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
55 Steps tells the true story of Eleanor Riese, a woman diagnosed with schizophrenia who was forcibly medicated and institutionalized against her will. This powerful documentary follows Eleanor’s 10-year legal battle to challenge the involuntary treatment laws, a fight that took her all the way to the Supreme C , ... - 7Legislative Subcommittee Meeting10:00 am - 12:00 pmThis 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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- 12Lewiston/Auburn Local Council Meeting [REMOTE ONLY]4:00 pm - 6:00 pmYou may attend this local council meeting via Zoom only. 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! ———————– Do you or have you received mental health , ...
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- 14HOPE Conference8:00 am - 4:00 pm
HOPE Conference 2025COMMUNITY: Energizing the ME to WE Connection Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 8:00-4:00, Augusta Civic Center The HOPE Conference is a Statewide Recovery/Wellness Conference for persons in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges and Service Providers. It was created to help participants , ... - 15
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- 20Farmington 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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- 26Memorial Day – OFFICE CLOSEDAll DayCCSM Office Closed for the Memorial’s Day holiday , ...
- 27Bangor 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- , ...
- 28Augusta 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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