Consumer Council System of Maine
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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 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.
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!
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!
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!
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
- Happy Holidays…A reminder that the CCSM office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24th and Friday, Dec. 25th for the holiday! We will re-open on Monday, Dec. 28th at 9:00 AM.
- 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 …
