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- First Draft: Emotional Support Animal Issue StatementIssue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received several reports from community members stating they are being denied permanent supported housing, charged illegal fees, or otherwise discriminated against because they rely on an
- First Draft: Importance of Mental Health Crisis PreventionThe Issue: We, as a community, have learned through trauma and tragedy the importance of being prepared for the next crisis. We prepare to prevent crisis in our physical and environmental health. We should do
- First Draft: Importance of Mental Health Crisis PreventionThe Issue: We, as a community, have learned through trauma and tragedy the importance of being prepared for the next crisis. We prepare to prevent crisis in our physical and environmental health. We should do
- Concept Draft: Emotional Support Animal Issue StatementIssue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received several reports from community members stating they are being denied housing, charged illegal fees, or otherwise discriminated against because they rely on an Emotional Support
Current News
- 2026 HOPE Conference Call for Presentations Extended!The HOPE Conference is a Statewide Recovery/Wellness Conference for persons in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges and Service Providers. It was created to help participants gain a greater understanding of what recovery wellness looks like from the
- Have you checked out our shop yet? The 2026 Peer Art Calendar + new goodies are waiting!Hello friends, if you haven’t take a peek yet, this is your sign Our online shop is packed with fresh ways to support peer voices Featured fundraiser: the 2026 Peer Artwork Wall Calendar This year’s calendar is built around the
- CCSM Quarterly Newsletter – Winter 2026 EditionThe Newsletter Winter 2025 emphasizes participating in the current Legislative Session to effect change and the HOPE Conference.
- What is 988?We are sending this email to you to pass on important resource in Maine and nationally. Maine has had the statewide crisis line for a long time. 988 is just a quicker way to call them! What is 988? 988 is
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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- 4Legislative 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 subcommitte , ...
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- 9Lewiston/Auburn Local Council Meeting [ZOOM ONLY]2:00 pm - 4:00 pmYou may attend this local council meeting via Zoom only this month. 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# when prompted: 893 861 1710 No Password Needed! ———————– Do you or have you received , ...
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- 11Issues 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 , ...
- 12SCC 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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- 16President’s Day – OFFICE CLOSEDAll DayCCSM Office Closed for the President’s Day holiday , ...
- 17Farmington 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 , ...
- 18Peer Advocate Legislative Education Day @ State House Hall of Flags8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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- 24Bangor 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), , ...
- 25Augusta 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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