Consumer Council System of Maine
Providing a Voice for Consumers of
Mental Health Services
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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Here you will find the latest news and information regarding our work in helping to shape public policy and mental health services in Maine.
- Feedback Needed on Housing Issue Statement- First DraftWe want to hear from you! The CCSM has created the first draft of an issue statement regarding the importance of housing. To view the first draft, click HERE Would you like to share your thoughts on this subject? Do …
Read moreFeedback Needed on Housing Issue Statement- First Draft
- Feedback Needed on New Housing Issue Statement Concept DraftWe want to hear from you! The CCSM has created a new issue statement concept draft regarding the importance of housing. To view the concept draft, click HERE Would you like to share your thoughts on this subject? Do you or …
Read moreFeedback Needed on New Housing Issue Statement Concept Draft
- Feedback Needed on First Draft of New CCSM Issue StatementThe CCSM has created the first draft of the Peer Centers and COSP Model issue statement and is looking for your feedback. To view the issue statement, click HERE Do you have any thoughts on this issue statement? Do you …
Read moreFeedback Needed on First Draft of New CCSM Issue Statement
- Feedback Needed on Issue StatementsWe want to hear from you! The CCSM has updated the first draft of our Telehealth issue statement and created a new issue statement concept draft around Maine Peer Centers adhering to the COSP model. To view the issue statement: …
Upcoming Events
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, All CCSM MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ONLINE FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL & MAY!
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.
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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Do you or have you received mental health services? Do you want to help us advocate for change to Maine’s adult mental health system at the state level?
You are invited to attend a local council meeting…
We need your help in advising the state regarding mental health public policy changes, where/how money is spent on mental health services and the design of new programs/initiative.
We want to hear from you!
Come and discuss topics related to Maine’s adult mental health programs, services, and local/statewide issues as it pertains to the mental health system.
Your voice CAN make a difference!
Our voices together can make a greater impact!
Bi-monthly meeting of elected Statewide Consumer Council (SCC) Representatives (Board of Directors)
If any person other than an SCC Representative would like to attend this meeting, please contact the CCSM office at 1-877-207-5073 or 207-430-8300 for more information.
This subcommittee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing upcoming legislative activities during each legislative season such as: proposed bills and public hearings. The group will write and present testimony on behalf of the CCSM, with Statewide Consumer Council approval. They will report activities to the SCC on a monthly basis, create action alerts regarding legislation to be sent out to the CCSM membership and solicit feedback from the statewide membership for the creation of written testimony. This subcommittee will also assist with legislative trainings to CCSM membership.
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!
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Do you or have you received mental health services? Do you want to help us advocate for change to Maine’s adult mental health system at the state level?
You are invited to attend a local council meeting…
We need your help in advising the state regarding mental health public policy changes, where/how money is spent on mental health services and the design of new programs/initiative.
We want to hear from you!
Come and discuss topics related to Maine’s adult mental health programs, services, and local/statewide issues as it pertains to the mental health system.
Your voice CAN make a difference!
Our voices together can make a greater impact!
Current News
- Feedback Needed on Housing Issue Statement- First DraftWe want to hear from you! The CCSM has created the first draft of an issue statement regarding the importance of housing. To view the first draft, click HERE Would you like to share your thoughts on this subject? Do …
Read moreFeedback Needed on Housing Issue Statement- First Draft
- Online Community Forums Scheduled-Consent Decree UpdateWe invite the peer community to come learn about changes to Maine’s Consent Decree. This affects everyone using adult mental health services in Maine not just consent decree members. This forum is meant for peers/consumers but others are welcome to …
Read moreOnline Community Forums Scheduled-Consent Decree Update
- CCSM Releases report on “Re-imagining the Adult Mental Health System”In August 2020, the CCSM hosted seven forums across the state that focused on the theme “Re-inventing the Adult Mental Health System”. Information gathered from the participants of these forums, helped us identify nine major areas that need improvement within …
Read moreCCSM Releases report on “Re-imagining the Adult Mental Health System”
- Feedback Needed on New Housing Issue Statement Concept DraftWe want to hear from you! The CCSM has created a new issue statement concept draft regarding the importance of housing. To view the concept draft, click HERE Would you like to share your thoughts on this subject? Do you or …
Read moreFeedback Needed on New Housing Issue Statement Concept Draft
