CCSM 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.
This Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received peer concerns regarding law enforcement response to crisis intervention. The Council recognizes that the effectiveness and compliance with Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) in law enforcement officers has been identified as a concern and possible remediation. We will reference several
ISSUE: We are opening a conversation on this severe and urgent statewide issue, impacting most communities and that this issue cannot be solved by one entity. Our goal is to bring awareness to this issue and work towards collaborative, trauma-informed efforts to address this. The Consumer Council System of Maine
First Draft 5/20/2026 The Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received peer concerns regarding law enforcement response to crisis intervention. The Council recognizes that the effectiveness and compliance with Crisis Intervention Training in law enforcement officers has been identified as a concern and possible remediation. We will
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The Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received peer concerns regarding law enforcement response to crisis intervention. The Council recognizes that the effectiveness and compliance with Crisis Intervention Training in law enforcement officers has been identified as a concern and possible remediation. We will reference several concerns,
The Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has been made aware of an increase in stories being shared about unsafe discharges from emergency rooms to places unable to provide adequate care such as warming centers, shelters, or even the streets. This is posing a major safety concern. Many
Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) in our statutory role to advise OBH and other entities is writing this statement to highlight an area of collaboration needed to address an important issue. The Council has received a number of reports from community members stating they are being denied
Issue: 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 Emotional Support Animal (ESA), also known as Assistance Animals, as part of their mental health
The 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 the same for a mental health crisis. We share concern that due to the rural
