2019 Regional Meetings & Elections Reminder
Regional Meetings and SCC elections will be coming up soon and the deadline for applications is fast approaching: We currently need candidates for Region 1 as no applications have been submitted! All candidates must complete and submit the CCSM Elected Representative Application by 5:00 PM on the following dates: Region
Statewide Consumer Council Election Notice – 2019
The CCSM is currently accepting applications for 3 At-Large Representatives to serve on the Statewide Consumer Council (SCC). The Statewide Consumer Council consists of 2-3 representatives from each local council and 1 At-Large Representative from each Region (a list of regions & counties is attached). Election Schedule One At-Large Representative
CCSM To Host 2019 Regional Meetings
The CCSM will be hosting the following regional meetings: Region 1- Biddeford November 7, 2019 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Region 2- Rockland October 28, 2019 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Region 3- Caribou October 30, 2019 3:00 PM-5:00 PM We invite you to come to hear information about Maine’s adult mental health Consent
ACTION ALERT – HELP US SAVE THE WARM LINE!
Last Friday, September 6th, DHHS released an RFP (request for proposal) for the warm line program. This peer staffed and managed program has been operating in Maine for 14 years. For many years, the warm line has been open 24/7. In the current RFP, the State is saying they are
Waterville Local Council on Temporary Hiatus
Please note that the Waterville Local Council has been put on temporary hiatus. If you would like to help re-start or join this council, please contact Amanda Peters, CCSM Outreach & Technical Assistance Coordinator at 430-8300 or 687-6035.
DHHS To Host Rural Health Listening Session in Caribou
For those living in the Aroostook County area, here is an opportunity to share your thoughts about what is most important to you around healthcare! We encourage people to attend and let DHHS know that you think!!
Quality Improvement Council Schedules Mental Health Forums
Let your voice be heard! Have you or a family member ever received or are receiving now mental health services? Quality Improvement Council Presents Three Public Forums: Governor Hill Mansion136 State Street Augusta, Mewww.govenorhillmansion.comJune 18, 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm Jeff’s Catering15 Littlefield Way Brewer, Mewww.jeffscatering.comJune 19, 2019, 6-8 pm Italian Heritage
ACTION ALERT UPDATE
No Public Hearing on LD 1822 “An Act to Protect Access to Services for Adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness“. The CCSM has received word on LD 1822: “An Act to Protect Access to Services for Adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness”. The Health and Human Services Committee went into a
CALL TO ACTION: LD 1822
INDIVIDUALS NEEDED TO BE READY TO SUBMIT TESTIMONY AND/OR ATTEND PUBLIC HEARING! We just received word today, June 3, 2019, that LD 1822 “An Act to Protect Access to Services for Adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness” will be scheduled for a public hearing soon, even as early as
CALL TO ACTION ON LD 1602!
INDIVIDUALS NEEDED TO SPEAK ABOUT MAINE’S MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM! Share your experiences about what is working, what you want, what isn’t working and what your concerns are! We are encouraging the community to: Write and give testimony or, Come and speak from your heart without written testimony or, Show up
