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
Legislative Hearings Scheduled for 3/1/2021
The following bills will be heard on Tuesday, March 1, 2021 at the Maine Legislature… If you are interested in testifying, please contact the CCSM office at 430-8300 or Toll Free: 1-877-2075073. All hearings will be held online in front of the Health & Human Services Committee Hearing Time: 10:00
State Budget Hearing Scheduled for 2/28/2022
State Budget Hearings (LD 1995) are beginning on Monday, February 28, 2022 starting with the Health & Human Services piece. If you are interested and need guidance on testifying, please contact Vickie McCarty, CCSM Assistant Director, at 430-8300 or Toll Free: 1-877-207-5073
Feedback Needed On Issue Statement Concept Draft regarding Community Work Incentives Coordinators
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for submitting comments has passed but you can still submit personal stories until April 22, 2022. We want to hear from you! The CCSM has created a new issue statement concept draft regarding the importance of Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWIC) to Maine’s mental health community.
Feedback Needed On Employment Barriers Issue Statement-Second Draft
PLEASE NOTE: Feedback on this issue statement is now closed. A final draft was created and approved by the Statewide Consumer Council (SCC) then sent to the Office of Behavioral Health on 3/7/2022. The CCSM has created the second draft of the issue statement regarding barriers to employment for people
