Concept Draft: Lack of Flexible Hours in Peer Support and Recovery Programs
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, November 11th. Many people would like to access peer support groups and programming when it works for them. Daytime, Monday through Friday, may work for most but not all. Could peer organizations have some evening hours or weekends?
Second Draft: Peer Support Option for Peers Dealing with DHHS/CPS
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, October 7th: A Peer Support Option is needed for peers dealing with DHHS/CPS. CPS training could show that a parent with a mental health diagnosis can provide a safe and loving home and Peer Support can provide beneficial assistance which could improve outcomes.
First Draft: Peer Support Option for Peers Dealing with DHHS/CPS
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, September 9th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about dealing with DHHS and/or CPS.
Second Draft: Long Stays in Hospital Emergency Department (ED) Hallways
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, September 9th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about long stays in hospital emergency department (ED) hallways.
First Draft: Peer Support Option for Peers Dealing with DHHS for Families
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, August 12th. When DHHS becomes involved, we recommend Peers have the opportunity to have Peer support to assist with the DHHS process.
First Draft: Long Stays in Hospital Emergency Department (ED) Hallways
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday August 12th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about long stays in hospital emergency department (ED) hallways.
Second Draft: MH Peer Center Request for Proposals (RFPs)
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday July 8th. We want all mental health peer recovery centers to have the skills and resources needed to write successful RFPs in the future and decrease the amount of stress when they are not awarded.
Concept Draft: Long Stays in Hospital Emergency Department (ED) Hallways
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday July 8th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about long stays in hospital emergency department (ED) hallways.
Rock N’ Talk Project: Talk It Out, Change the System
Connect with others who understand the challenges and triumphs of navigating the Maine mental health system. Rock N’ Talk is a community project event that provides a welcoming and comfortable space for peers to share their experiences with mental health and related services. Everyone deserves access to quality mental healthcare and your voice matters.
First Draft: MH Peer Center Request for Proposals (RFPs)
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday June 10th. Because of lack of information, RFPs are rejected, often causing centers to experience intense emotions attached to whether they receive an awarded contract and extensions due to delays in the contract process.
