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Maine DHHS To Host Transportation Listening Sessions

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has formed a group to help improve transportation services and this group is seeking public input. They will be holding listening sessions around the state. If you would like to provide feedback, see below for list of sessions near you…..

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Feedback Wanted on New Issue Statements

We want to hear from you! The CCSM has created first drafts of issue statements regarding ways to help people with a criminal history to obtain employment and another for people who end up in correctional facilities without access to mental health treatment. To view the issue statement ” Alternative

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2019 Regional Meetings & Elections Reminder

Regional Meetings and SCC elections will be coming up soon and the deadline for applications is fast approaching: We currently need candidates for Region 1 as no applications have been submitted! All candidates must complete and submit the CCSM Elected Representative Application by 5:00 PM on the following dates: Region

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Statewide Consumer Council Election Notice – 2019

The CCSM is currently accepting applications for 3 At-Large Representatives to serve on the Statewide Consumer Council (SCC). The Statewide Consumer Council consists of 2-3 representatives from each local council and 1 At-Large Representative from each Region (a list of regions & counties is attached). Election Schedule One At-Large Representative

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CCSM To Host 2019 Regional Meetings

The CCSM will be hosting the following regional meetings: Region 1- Biddeford November 7, 2019 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Region 2- Rockland October 28, 2019 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Region 3- Caribou October 30, 2019 3:00 PM-5:00 PM We invite you to come to hear information about Maine’s adult mental health Consent

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ACTION ALERT – HELP US SAVE THE WARM LINE!

Last Friday, September 6th, DHHS released an RFP (request for proposal) for the warm line program. This peer staffed and managed program has been operating in Maine for 14 years. For many years, the warm line has been open 24/7. In the current RFP, the State is saying they are

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Waterville Local Council on Temporary Hiatus

Please note that the Waterville Local Council has been put on temporary hiatus. If you would like to help re-start or join this council, please contact Amanda Peters, CCSM Outreach & Technical Assistance Coordinator at 430-8300 or 687-6035.

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DHHS To Host Rural Health Listening Session in Caribou

For those living in the Aroostook County area, here is an opportunity to share your thoughts about what is most important to you around healthcare! We encourage people to attend and let DHHS know that you think!!

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Quality Improvement Council Schedules Mental Health Forums

Let your voice be heard! Have you or a family member ever received or are receiving now mental health services? Quality Improvement Council Presents Three Public Forums: Governor Hill Mansion136 State Street Augusta, Mewww.govenorhillmansion.comJune 18, 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm Jeff’s Catering15 Littlefield Way Brewer, Mewww.jeffscatering.comJune 19, 2019, 6-8 pm Italian Heritage

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ACTION ALERT UPDATE

No Public Hearing on LD 1822 “An Act to Protect Access to Services for Adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness“. The CCSM has received word on LD 1822: “An Act to Protect Access to Services for Adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness”.  The Health and Human Services Committee went into a

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