INDIVIDUALS NEEDED TO URGE THEIR LEGISLATORS TO PASS LD 540: “An Act to Establish Peer Respite Centers for Adults with Mental Health Challenges in Maine” The good news is that the Health and Human Services Committee has voted unanimously to pass this bill out of their committee. Next, it will
INDIVIDUALS NEEDED TO TESTIFY!! LD 540: “An Act to Establish Peer Respite Centers for Adults with Mental Health Challenges in Maine” HEARING INFORMATION Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 1:00 PMJoint Standing Committee on Health & Human Services(Cross Building-Room 209) The CCSM is asking the peer community to provide testimony on this bill. This bill directs
Happy Spring everyone! We are very glad to connect with all of you about the happenings at the CCSM. We have a variety of ways for you to be engaged with our organization. From Local Councils, to our legislative work, to writing issue statements and so many other projects so
The Augusta Local Council Officer election will be conducted: DATE: February 22, 2023 TIME: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Each local council will be voting in a chairperson and secretary to serve a one-year term. Some local councils may also choose to elect a co-chair. Please check with your local
Mental Health Matters: Peer Advocate Legislative Education Day March 1, 2023 | 8 am – 12 PM | Maine Statehouse- Hall of Flags Sponsored by: Come and talk to Maine legislators about your lived experience and give them your feedback about Maine’s mental health system! For example: what is working,
By July 2024, Maine DHHS aims to establish the Certified Community BehavioralHealth Clinic (CCBHC) model, which defines certification processes, reimbursement systems, and included services to support the development of a behavioral health system designed to meet community needs, emphasize outcomes monitoring and accountability, and provide comprehensive coordinated care to any
Happy 2023 everyone! It is a very busy time of year at the CCSM! I feel like I say that a lot but we are taking on many more projects as an organization. These days we are planning the HOPE conference which will be held on May 17th. Put that
