First Draft: Emotional Support Animal Issue Statement
Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received several reports from community members stating they are being denied permanent supported housing, charged illegal fees, or otherwise discriminated against because they rely on an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) as part of their mental health treatment. Despite clear protections under
First Draft: Importance of Mental Health Crisis Prevention
The Issue: We, as a community, have learned through trauma and tragedy the importance of being prepared for the next crisis. We prepare to prevent crisis in our physical and environmental health. We should do the same for a mental health crisis. We share concern that due to the rural
Concept Draft: Emotional Support Animal Issue Statement
Issue: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has received several reports from community members stating they are being denied housing, charged illegal fees, or otherwise discriminated against because they rely on an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) as part of their mental health treatment. Despite clear protections under the Maine
First Draft: Importance of Mental Health Crisis Prevention
The Issue: We, as a community, have learned through trauma and tragedy the importance of being prepared for the next crisis. We prepare to prevent crisis in our physical and environmental health. We should do the same for a mental health crisis. We share concern that due to the rural
Final Draft: Decriminalizing Being Outside
Issue: We recognize that this does not apply to all communities and appreciate those that are showing compassion to those in need. City and town municipalities have the option to now enforce anti-camping ordinances, even where no shelter is available. This decision removes federal constitutional protection. It transfers responsibility to local
Concept Draft: Importance of Mental Health Crisis Prevention
The Issue: We as a society have learned through trauma and tragedy the importance of being prepared for the next crisis. We prepare to prevent crisis in our physical and environmental health. We should do the same for a mental health crisis. We share concern that due to the rural
Final Draft: A Need for Greater Employment Service Coordination Issues Statement
Issue: With upcoming changes in the federal work requirements, peers will need additional support(s) and guidance with returning to work or expanding work hours. Currently, there are state organizations and community partner organizations working on employment services simultaneously. These various programs operating separately create barriers to access for peers in
Second Draft: Decriminalizing Being Outside
Issue: City and town municipalities can now enforce anti-camping ordinances, even where no shelter is available. This decision removes federal constitutional protection. It transfers responsibility to local municipalities which allows them to decide whether or not to enforce this rule which will have a direct negative impact on people who must
Second Draft: A Need for Greater Employment Service Coordination Issues Statement
Issue: With upcoming changes in the federal work requirements, peers will need additional support(s) and guidance with returning to work or expanding work hours. Currently, there are state organizations and community partner organizations working on employment services simultaneously. These various programs operating separately create barriers to access for peers in
First Draft: Decriminalizing Being Outside
Issue: City and town municipalities can now enforce anti-camping ordinances, even where no shelter is available. This decision removes federal constitutional protection. It transfers responsibility to local municipalities which allows them to decide whether or not to enforce this rule which will have a direct negative impact on people who must
