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
Concept Draft: Co-occurring Capable Peer Workforce
ISSUE: As Maine returns to being co-occurring capable, which is required for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), we would like to highlight the need for both Intentional Peer Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches to have opportunities for training to be co-occurring capable. All CCBHC team members are also required
Final Draft: Inappropriate Emergency Room Discharge
This Issue: We are holding a conversation on this severe and urgent statewide issue, impacting most communities and that this issue cannot be solved by one entity. Our goal is to bring awareness to this issue and work towards collaborative, trauma-informed efforts to address this. The Consumer Council System of
Seeking Peer Feedback: Telehealth Mental Health Services in Maine
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.
Second Draft: Intersection of Law Enforcement and Mental Health Crisis
This Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received peer concerns regarding law enforcement response to crisis intervention. The Council recognizes that the effectiveness and compliance with Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) in law enforcement officers has been identified as a concern and possible remediation. We will reference several
Inappropriate Emergency Room Discharge: First Draft
ISSUE: We are opening a conversation on this severe and urgent statewide issue, impacting most communities and that this issue cannot be solved by one entity. Our goal is to bring awareness to this issue and work towards collaborative, trauma-informed efforts to address this. The Consumer Council System of Maine
Save The Date: Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
SAVE THE DATE! Gubernatorial Candidates Forum September 10, 2026 12:30pm – 3:00pm Governor Hill Mansion 136 State St. Augusta, ME 04330 HOSTED BY:
First Draft: Intersection of Law Enforcement and Mental Health Crisis
First Draft 5/20/2026 The Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received peer concerns regarding law enforcement response to crisis intervention. The Council recognizes that the effectiveness and compliance with Crisis Intervention Training in law enforcement officers has been identified as a concern and possible remediation. We will
CCSM Summer Bash 2026!
Join Us for the CCSM Summer Bash! Thursday, August 27th 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Lake St. George State Park 278 Belfast Augusta Road, Liberty, ME Join us for a day of relaxation and connection! This is a day for our members, volunteers, staff and family to come together IMPORTANT DETAILS, PLEASE
Concept Draft: Intersection of Law Enforcement and Mental Health Crisis
The Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received peer concerns regarding law enforcement response to crisis intervention. The Council recognizes that the effectiveness and compliance with Crisis Intervention Training in law enforcement officers has been identified as a concern and possible remediation. We will reference several concerns,
