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ABOUT EPISODE 001: VOICES FROM THE CONSUMER COUNCIL SYSTEM OF MAINE

In this heartfelt introductory episode of Our Voices of ME, we sit down with four staff and board members from the Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) as they share their deeply personal lived experience stories with mental health challenges and services.

These brave storytellers reflect on their journeys through struggle, healing, resilience, and advocacy — highlighting the importance of peer support, recovery-oriented care, and the value of being heard. From navigating complex systems to discovering strength in community, this episode offers raw honesty, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of what it means to live with mental health challenges in Maine.

Join us as we amplify the voices of lived experience, break stigma, and celebrate the power of storytelling in shaping systems that truly support wellness and recovery.

Whether you’re someone with lived experience, a supporter, an advocate, or just curious to learn more — this episode offers something meaningful for everyone.

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Mary Ellen Copeland, PHD
• Maine Vocational Rehab

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The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is an independent public instrumentality and provides a nonpartisan or nonbiased perspective on any topic we speak on. Our goal is to represent the voice of people with lived experience with mental health challenges in public policy and legislative matters.