Final & Approved Draft of Mobile Crisis Issue Statement
The CCSM has created a final draft of the issue statement about the lack of mobile crisis providers in Maine. Feedback on the statement is now closed and it was voted on and approved by the SCC on 6/24/2022. To view the final document that will be sent to DHHS:
Feedback Needed On Transportation Issue Statement-First Draft
The Issue Statement Subcommittee has created the first draft of an issue statement that specifically addresses the issues we hear that are connected to sub-contracted transportation providers. This is the first is a series of transportation issue statement. To view the first draft: PDF Document – Click HERE | Word Document- Click HERE
OBH Responds to CCSM Issue Statement regarding the Importance of CWICS
The Maine Office of Behavioral Health has responded to CCSM’s issue statement regarding the importance of Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWIC) to Maine’s mental health community. To read the full letter, click HERE To view the final CCSM Employment Barriers issue statement, click HERE
Feedback Needed on Issue Statement Concept Draft regarding MaineCare Transportation Brokers
We want to hear from you! The CCSM has created a new issue statement concept draft regarding the issues with MaineCare Transportation Brokers. This is the first of several issues statements that address specific topics in relation to transportation. To view the concept draft: PDF Document – Click HERE | Word Document-
OBH Responds to CCSM Issue Statement regarding Employment Barriers
The Maine Office of Behavioral Health has responded to CCSM’s issue statement on barriers to career advancement for people with mental health challenges. This letter not only responds to the issue but also opens the door for collaboration with the CCSM and the Department of Labor. It outlines areas of
Feedback Needed On Mobile Crisis Issue Statement-Second Draft
The CCSM has created the second draft of the issue statement about the lack of mobile crisis providers in Maine. To view the concept draft: PDF Document – Click HERE | Word Document- Click HERE Would you like to share your thoughts on this subject? Do you or someone you know have any
Legislative Subcommittee Meetings & Writing Group on Summer Hiatus
The current Legislative session is winding down so we don’t expect that any more new bills will be coming out that we will be needing to testify on. And because of this, our legislative writing group is on hiatus and we most likely will offer it again during the next
Feedback Needed On Mobile Crisis Issue Statement-First Draft
PLEASE NOTE: The CCSM has created a second draft of this issue statement and is now accepting feedback on that statement. To view second draft, click HERE The Issue Statement Subcommittee has created the first draft of an issue statement about increasing the number of crisis workers to handle the
Final Draft of CIWIC Issue Statement Created
Feedback on the statement is now closed and it was approved by the SCC on 4/22/2022. We have received a response from Office of Behavioral Health dated May 11, 2022. You can read response by clicking HERE The CCSM has created a final draft of the issue statement regarding the
Action Alert: LD 2008
The CCSM will be having a legislative writing group meeting this coming Monday, March 14th from 1-3 PM. We will be working on LD 2008 An Act To Establish a Court Process for Involuntary Substance Use Disorder Treatment, There is not a hearing scheduled for this bill yet, but we
