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.
Join our Mailing List
If you are already on our mailing list, you do not have to sign up here again.
Take Action
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 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: …
- Absentee Ballot Requests Now Available for the November ElectionElection season has begun so time to make your voice heard! Do you want to vote but don’t want to go to the polls in November? You can now go to the State of Maine Secretary of State website to …
Read moreAbsentee Ballot Requests Now Available for the November Election
- Feedback Needed on Telehealth Issue Statement (1st Draft)We want to hear from you! The CCSM has created a new issue statement first draft regarding Telehealth and inconsistencies with its usage around the state. To view the issue statement: “Telehealth“, click HERE Do you have any thoughts on …
Read moreFeedback Needed on Telehealth Issue Statement (1st Draft)
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.
Description:
No registration or registration fee Internet and a device with audio and video capacity is needed If you have questions, connect with Peggy Spencer at ccsme@ccsme.org or Melissa Caswell at mcaswell@maineccsme.org The Maine HOPE conference is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what recovery/wellness is from the many paths and different perspectives on the journey of life. This conference is designed by consumers and allies, in conjunction with the Maine Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services. For more information, visit the official Maine HOPE Conference Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MaineHopeConference/about/?ref=page_internal https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8938611710To 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!
Description:
No registration or registration fee
Internet and a device with audio and video capacity is needed
If you have questions, connect with Peggy Spencer at ccsme@ccsme.org or Melissa Caswell at mcaswell@maineccsme.org
The Maine HOPE conference is to help participants gain a greater
understanding of what recovery/wellness is from the many paths and different perspectives on the journey of life.
This conference is designed by consumers and allies, in conjunction with the Maine Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.
For more information, visit the official Maine HOPE Conference Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MaineHopeConference/about/?ref=page_internal
Description:
No registration or registration fee
Internet and a device with audio and video capacity is needed
If you have questions, connect with Peggy Spencer at ccsme@ccsme.org or Melissa Caswell at mcaswell@maineccsme.org
The Maine HOPE conference is to help participants gain a greater
understanding of what recovery/wellness is from the many paths and different perspectives on the journey of life.
This conference is designed by consumers and allies, in conjunction with the Maine Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.
For more information, visit the official Maine HOPE Conference Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MaineHopeConference/about/?ref=page_internal
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!
Current News
- Request Your Absentee Ballot for the July 2020 ElectionCourtesy of the League of Women Voters of Maine: The July primary and referendum election is now just three weeks away. If you plan to vote by mail, there is still time to request your absentee ballot online or by …
Read moreRequest Your Absentee Ballot for the July 2020 Election
- Statement of Solidarity Against Racism & DiscriminationIn light of recent events around the country, we put forth the following message: The Consumer Council System of Maine is deeply saddened and outraged about the recent killing of George Floyd and other incidents of racial & systemic violence …
Read moreStatement of Solidarity Against Racism & Discrimination
- Caring for the Unseen – Mental Health During COVID-19: Town Hall Event Scheduled for 6/3/2020Join our Executive Director, Simonne Maline, as she participates in a town hall event tomorrow night! Listen to her and others talk about mental health as it relates to COVID-19. There will be time for questions and answers via a …
- Maine COVID-Support ResourceThe CCSM has created this easy to use graphic to inform you of support resources available during these stressful times due to COVID-19. The image below can be downloaded and shared….
