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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 - 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
- Final Issue: Bad Credit Affecting Ability to ThriveBad 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.
- Second Draft: Bad Credit Affecting Utilities AccessibilityDEADLINE 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.
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- DRM Statement on the Dismissal of the AMHI Consent DecreeWhile the AMHI Consent Decree is no longer in effect, Maine must address systemic gaps and shift power to people who receive the services.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.
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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- 24Legislative 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! , ...
- 25Bangor Local Council Meeting5:00 pm - 7:00 pmYou may attend this local council meeting either in person or online via Zoom. Held in the: Norman Minsky Lecture Hall (please note this location is different this month only) 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 , ...
- 26Augusta 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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- 3Legislative 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 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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- 7CCSM Tabling @ Social Work Day at the State House9:00 am - 1:00 pm
NASW Maine has invited CCSM to host an outreach table at the State House’s Hall of Flags starting at 9AM. Please visit our table and other community outreach tables, we hope to see and chat with you there! , ... - 8CCSM Tabling @ Black Balloon Day Rally12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
CCSM will be hosting an outreach table and attending at the Rock Church in Bangor for The Black Balloon Day. Please visit our table and other community outreach tables, we hope to see and chat with you there! Below are event details: This year, we are hosting our annual Black Balloon Day event in BANGOR for the first t , ...
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- 10Legislative 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! , ...Lewiston/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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- 12Issues 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 , ...
- 13SCC Meeting5:00 pm - 6:30 pmThis 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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- 17Legislative 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! , ...
- 18Farmington 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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- 20CCSM Tabling @ BIAA Resource Fair12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be tabling at the Brain Injury Resource Fair on March 20th from 12pm-4pm! This a free event open to the public with many resources available, come by and visit! , ... - 21
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- 24Legislative 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! , ...
- 25Bangor Local Council Meeting5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
You may attend this local council meeting either in person or online via Zoom. Held in the: Norman Minsky Lecture Hall – 3rd Floor 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: , ... - 26Augusta 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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- 31Legislative 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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- 2Legislative 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 , ...
- 3CCSM Tabling @ Women’s Whole Health Fair10:00 am - 2:00 pmWe 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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