Deadline Extended! 2027 Peer Artwork Calendar – Seeking Submissions!
Our annual fundraiser 2027 Peer Art Calendar Project that highlights the powerful creativity of peers with lived experience in mental health is still seeking applications! Link 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
Consumer Council System of Maine Newsletter Fall 2026
FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hello everyone, and welcome to the CCSM fall newsletter! As I look out my window there is a spectacular view of colored leaves everywhere and there are small piles of downed leaves as well. Do you have any seasonal decorations out yet? Fall is a very busy time
New Episodes! Music, Mental Health, and the Stories We Carry
A new Episode Series of Our Voice of ME is HERE: Music & Mental Health We’re excited to share two new episodes of Our Voice of ME ARE HERE, that explore the powerful connection between music and mental health! In this two-part series, we look at music from two different
Maine Candidates share their thoughts on Disability & Priorities
CCSM and our partners at Disability Rights Maine, Speaking Up For Us, The University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, are pleased to share candidate videos featuring those running for Governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. Each video lets the candidates speak
Update on the Disability Community Candidate Forum
An Update on the Disability Community Candidate Forum After careful consideration, the Consumer Council System of Maine, Disability Rights Maine, the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, Speaking Up for Us, and the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies have decided to cancel the candidate forum scheduled for
2026 Statewide Consumer Council Representatives & Local Council Officer Positions Elections Notice
PLEASE NOTE: The Statewide Consumer Council (SCC) is the governing body/legal board of directors with all the responsibilities that come with that position! How to Apply Anyone wishing to apply for a position must complete and submit the CCSM Elected Representative Application. Candidates are also required to read the SCC Representative
