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- Second Draft: Decriminalizing Being OutsideIssue: City and town municipalities can now enforce anti-camping ordinances, even where no shelter is available. This decision removes federal constitutional protection. It transfers responsibility to local municipalities which allows them to decide whether or not
- Final Draft: A Need for Greater Employment Service Coordination Issues StatementIssue: With upcoming changes in the federal work requirements, peers will need additional support(s) and guidance with returning to work or expanding work hours. Currently, there are state organizations and community partner organizations working on
- First Draft: Decriminalizing Being OutsideIssue: City and town municipalities can now enforce anti-camping ordinances, even where no shelter is available. This decision removes federal constitutional protection. It transfers responsibility to local municipalities which allows them to decide whether or not
- Second Draft: A Need for Greater Employment Service Coordination Issues StatementIssue: With upcoming changes in the federal work requirements, peers will need additional support(s) and guidance with returning to work or expanding work hours. Currently, there are state organizations and community partner organizations working on
Current News
- 2026 Hope Conference Call for ArtworkWould you like to design this year’s theme logo? Now is your chance! Looking for artwork to match this year’s theme! All submissions should look good on a 2-inch button. The chosen design will be used on all conference materials,
- HAVE YOU APPLIED? Maine Can Work MailChimpHAVE YOU APPLIED? Maine Can Work is Looking for NEW Peer Facilitators! “There’s no wrong way to begin your journey towards employment!” Maine Can Work (MCW) is a seven-part guide to help people with behavioral health and/ or substance use challenges
- Hands Off Our Ballots: Protecting Voting Rights and Access in Maine Published: October 10, 2025 Brittany Lorance, Outreach Coordinator at CCSM Maine is a national leader in voter turnout; a success story built on accessible elections and a deep respect for civic participation. This reputation is backed by data: in the
- New Episode! Our Voice of ME; Conversations with Artists, Part Three! 🎉 New Episode TODAY! 🎨 Created by the Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM), this podcast centers on the voices of those with lived experience navigating mental health systems in Maine. Through storytelling, peer perspectives, and advocacy conversations, we aim to amplify
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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- 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: “The Board Room” 1st 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), , ...
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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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- 10Lewiston/Auburn Local Council Meeting2:00 pm - 4:00 pmYou may attend this local council meeting either in person or online via Zoom. Held in the: Rumford Public Library 56 Rumford Ave, Rumford, ME 04276 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# , ...
- 11Veteran’s Day – OFFICE CLOSEDAll DayCCSM Office Closed for the Veteran’s Day holiday , ...
- 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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- 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 , ...
- 19Augusta 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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- 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: “The Board Room” 1st 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: 1-929- , ...
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- 27Thanksgiving Day – OFFICE CLOSEDAll DayCCSM Office Closed for the Thanksgiving’s Day holiday , ...
- 28Thanksgiving Friday – OFFICE CLOSEDAll DayCCSM Office Closed for the Thanksgiving Friday holiday , ...
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