Consumer Council System of Maine
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- Second Draft: Lack of Flexible Hours in Mental Health Peer Support and Recovery ProgramsDEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, January 6th Second Draft: Lack of flexible hours in Mental Health Peer Support and Recovery Programs
We have heard from our fellow mental health peers they would like to see more diversity of when peer support and recovery programs are open with evening or weekend hours. - First Draft: Lack of Flexible Hours in Mental Health Peer Support and Recovery ProgramsDEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, December 11th First Draft: Lack of flexible hours in Mental Health Peer Support and Recovery Programs
We have heard from our fellow mental health peers that they would like to see more diversity of when peer support and recovery programs are open. - Concept Draft: Lack of Flexible Hours in Peer Support and Recovery ProgramsDEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, November 11th. Many people would like to access peer support groups and programming when it works for them. Daytime, Monday through Friday, may work for most but not all. Could peer organizations have some evening hours or weekends?
- Final Draft: Peer Support Option for Peers Dealing with DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) / CPS (Child Protective Services)Peer support for peers dealing with DHHS/CPS could result in fewer children being separated from their parent/s, less trauma for all, and more in-home supports for families.
Current News
- DRM Statement on the Dismissal of the AMHI Consent DecreeWhile the AMHI Consent Decree is no longer in effect, Maine must address systemic gaps and shift power to people who receive the services.
- Legislative Writing GroupLearn How to Effectively Tell YOUR Story Zoom Meeting ID: 893 861 1710 No Password is required
- 2025 Annual Awards LuncheonRSVP Deadline: January 17, 2025 You are cordially invited to CCSM’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Luncheon to celebrate our accomplishments in 2024 and to honor those who collaborated with us and helped us meet our mission!
- Statewide Consumer Council At-Large Representatives Election NoticeSCC At-Large Representative Election Applications are available for Region 1, Region 2, and Region 3 for 2 and 3 year positions. Apply with the Consumer Council System of Maine.
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- 1New Years Day OFFICE CLOSEDAll DayCCSM Office Closed for the New Year Holiday , ...
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- 7Farmington 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 , ...
- 8Issues 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 , ...
- 9SCC Meeting5:00 pm - 6:30 pmThis is an in-person meeting. For more information, please contact the CCSM office at 1-877-207-5073 or 207-430-8300. , ...
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- 13Lewiston/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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- 15Legislative 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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- 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day OFFICE CLOSEDAll DayCCSM Office Closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday , ...
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- 22Augusta 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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- 28Bangor 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- , ...
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