Projects
- Seeking Submissions: 2027 Peer Artwork Calendar – “Through My Eyes”Our annual fundraiser 2027 Peer Art Calendar Project that highlights the powerful creativity of peers with lived experience in mental health is HERE!This full-sized wall calendar will feature original artwork submitted by peers across the state, with each month showcasing a different artist’s work. All proceeds from calendar sales will go toward mental health advocacy efforts statewide. This year’s theme:
- A new special episode of Our Voice of ME is here – “Inside the Maine HOPE Conference”Each year, the Maine HOPE Conference brings peers from across the state together to learn, connect, grow, and celebrate the journey. In this episode, we take listeners inside this beloved annual event through conversations with attendees, presenters, and planning committee members. You’ll hear reflections and testimonials recorded during the conference. Join host Sarah as she talks with two committee members to
- Seeking Peer Feedback: Telehealth Mental Health Services in MaineCCSM is inviting peers who have used telehealth toaccess mental healthservices in Maine to share their experiences People with lived experience know firsthand what is working, what is not working, and what needs to change. Your voice has the power to help shape better, more accessible, and more responsive telehealth services for peers across Maine. The survey asks about your
- NEW CCSM Logo Merchandise Is Now Available!We are excited to share that NEW CCSM logo merchandise has been added to our online store! Along with our existing designs, including favorites like “Naturally Non-Compliant,” we now have classic CCSM logo items available, including t-shirts, long sleeve tees, mugs, tumblers, and hats. These items are a simple and meaningful way to show your support for
- The History of Institutionalization in Maine. Part 1: The Promise and Failure of State Care (1820-1890)Published: December 4, 2025 Brittany Lorance, Outreach Coordinator at CCSM “The failure of state care was a betrayal of trust, turning a promised sanctuary into a site of suffering that would set the stage for decades of institutional trauma.” The story of state-run psychiatric care is not one that begins with grand hospitals. It begins
- A Guide to Getting InvolvedPublished: November 21, 2025 Kerri Pitts, Policy Advocate at CCSM “When you share your experiences, lawmakers are more likely to understand what’s really happening in our communities.” Every year, there’s a fresh opportunity for Mainers to get involved in the policy decisions that affect them. The legislative decisions we weigh in on range from crisis
