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
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
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.
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
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
Published: 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
Published: October 10, 2025 Brittany Lorance, Outreach Coordinator at CCSM Maine is a national leader in voter turnout; a success story built on accessible elections and a deep respect for civic participation. This reputation is backed by data: in the 2022 general election, Maine had the highest voter turnout in
🎉 New Episode TODAY! 🎨 Created by the Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM), this podcast centers on the voices of those with lived experience navigating mental health systems in Maine. Through storytelling, peer perspectives, and advocacy conversations, we aim to amplify real voices and inspire real change. This podcast is about
DEADLINE APPROACHING! 9/30/25 @ MIDNIGHT 2026 Peer Art Wall Calendar – a new annual fundraiser that highlights the powerful creativity of peers with lived experience in mental health. The wall calendars 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
2024 Monthly Info Sessions The Consumer Council System of Maine and The Office of Behavioral Health will host monthly info sessions via Zoom. Come find out more about the development of Maine’s New Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
