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Legislative Action Needed to Pass LD 540

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

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Legislative Action Alert: LD 540

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

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CCSM Quarterly Newsletter-Spring 2023 Edition

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

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Notice of Election -Local Council Officer Positions 2023

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

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You are Invited: Peer Advocate Legislative Education Day on March 1st at the Maine Statehouse

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,

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CCSM & the Office of Behavioral Health To Host CCBHC Informational Session Throughout 2023

By July 2024, Maine DHHS aims to establish the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, which defines certification processes, reimbursement systems, and included services to support the development of a behavioral health system.

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