CCSM Quarterly Newsletter – Winter 2026 Edition
The Newsletter Winter 2025 emphasizes participating in the current Legislative Session to effect change and the HOPE Conference.
What is 988?
We are sending this email to you to pass on important resource in Maine and nationally. Maine has had the statewide crisis line for a long time. 988 is just a quicker way to call them! What is 988? 988 is a 3-digit number for suicide prevention and crisis services. Anyone
It’s Here! Peer Artwork Calendar + CCSM Online Store
We’re excited to share that our 2026 Peer Artwork Wall Calendar is on sale and we have launched our new online store! 🗓️💚 This full-color wall calendar features powerful, original artwork created by peers in mental health across Maine, all centered on this year’s theme: “Using Your Voice.”We’re offering the calendar in two sizes, so you can choose what
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
A Guide to Getting Involved
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
2026 Hope Conference Call for Artwork
Would you like to design this year’s theme logo? Now is your chance! Looking for artwork to match this year’s theme! All submissions should look good on a 2-inch button. The chosen design will be used on all conference materials, website and social media! The Artist will receive a complimentary
