Final Draft: Lack of DLSS (Daily Living Support Services) for Those in Need of the Service in Maine
We support a broad definition of living quarters, DHHS clarification to providers who can access these services and we would like to see a wider array of agencies providing the continuum of care that includes daily living support and community rehabilitation services.
Concept Draft: MH Peer Center RFPs
Deadline to Respond: May 6, 2024. If we truly want a peer-written RFP, we need to do more for center managers and staff to build their capacity to write correctly what the State is requesting.
Second Draft: Lack of DLSS (Daily Living Support Services) for those in need of the service in Maine
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: May 6, 2024. We expect that no matter what you define as a home or what area of Maine you live in that you can access Daily Living Support Services.
First Draft: Lack of DLSS (Daily Living Support Services) for those in need of the service in Maine
Deadline to Respond: April 8, 2024 We have seen a sharp decline in this service’s accessibility for people who need this service to be able to stay in their own homes successfully by having supports that increase skills and abilities to be successful in the community of the person’s choosing.
CCSM Issues Subcommittee Final Draft 3/13/2024
The CCSM expects that there should be an easier avenue (no wrong door) to access all the housing applications.
LD 2237 Legislative Action Alert
Hearing on LD 2237 will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 10 am, and we need any and all peers to help us shine a light on critical areas in need of reform in Maine’s mental health system.
Concept Draft: Lack of DLS (Daily Living Support) Services for Those in Need of the Service in Maine
Deadline to Respond: March 11, 2024 In the past few years, we have seen a sharp decline in Daily Living Support accessibility for people that need these services to be able to stay in their own homes successfully.
Second Draft: CCSM Issues Subcommittee Issues with Access to a Current BRAP Application
Deadline to Respond: March 11, 2024 Finding a usable and up-to-date BRAP application is very challenging. There should be a one centralized website to find an accurate current application.
Final Draft: Encampment Sweeps
Final Draft-Encampment Sweeps: Individuals in encampments should be included in creating solutions for affordable accessible housing. Communities should provide encampments with basic facilities like water, trash removal and a bathroom, and there needs to be robust services provided to all who are living outside.
Subcommittee Issues with Access to a Current BRAP Application – First Draft 1/10/24
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: February 12, 2024 Finding a current usable and up to date BRAP application is very challenging. We recommend 1. There should one centralized website to find an accurate current application and provide the opportunity to complete an application online.
