You are invited to attend one of 12 forums the CCSM will be hosting between March and May 2019…
Are you are wanting to contribute to the transformation of the mental health system in Maine? We want to hear what the public has to say about adult mental health services.
You will have the opportunity to voice your concerns in areas of the system you think needs immediate attention. Attendees will get an opportunity to share their experiences, make recommendations, voice expected outcomes in relation to the concern. The information we gather will be used in the CCSM Issue Statement work. Our Issue Statements are delivered to the State Offices connected to the topic, most often the Commissioner of DHHS, the Director of the Office of Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services (SAMHS), as well as stakeholders deemed appropriate.
Please inform and encourage anyone impacted by mental health service to attend: co-workers, friends, relatives, and neighbors.
Mileage reimbursement for consumers/peers
Accommodations available with advance notice- contact the CCSM office.
All forums are held from 3-5 PM
| CITY | DATE | LOCATION |
| Belfast | March 11 | University of Maine-Hutchinson Center 80 Belmont Avenue (Route 3) |
| Bangor | March 18 | Bangor Public Library Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room (1st Floor) 145 Harlow Street |
| Biddeford | March 26 | J. Richard Martin Community Center Ross Center- Dining Room 189 Alfred Street |
| Portland | March 28 | Portland Public Library Rines Auditorium 5 Monument Square |
| Lewiston | April 4 | St. Mary’s Nutrition Center 208 Bates Street |
| Farmington | April 3 | University of Maine at Farmington Thomas Auditorium-Preble Hall (Next to UMF Campus Library) 224 Main Street |
| Rumford | April 8 | Rumford Public Library 56 Rumford Avenue |
| Bath | April 11 | Patten Free Library Community Room 33 Summer Street |
| Augusta | April 18 | Maine State Library Studio-3rd Floor 230 State Street |
| Waterville | April 17 | Maine General- Thayer Center for Health Dean Center-Dean Auditorium 149 North Street |
| Caribou | May 7 | Caribou Public Library The Caribou Room 30 High Street |
| Calais | May 8 | Washington County Community College Riverview Hall-Assembly Room One College Drive |
Agenda:
- Movie Screening: “The Politics of Memory” by Pat Deegan, Consumer Advocate
- Public Discussion
- Networking with local legislators
