Long Stays in Hospital Emergency Department (ED) Hallways
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday June 10th. Peers have reported to the CCSM that they have had long stays in the hallways at local emergency departments across Maine. There is a long and reoccurring history of this practice, and we know it can be done better!
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.
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.
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.
Encampment Sweeps – Second Draft – 1/10/24
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: February 12, 2024 We are very concerned that there is a trend towards “sweeping” encampments where people are temporarily living. CCSM would like to see all town/city/state officials stop these traumatic actions.
Issues with Access to a current BRAP Application CCSM Concept Draft: 12/13/23
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: January 8, 2024 Currently, finding a current usable and up to date BRAP application is very challenging. Participating organizations outside of Shalom House do not have them or say they are coming soon.
