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Maine COVID-Support Resource

The CCSM has created this easy to use graphic to inform you of support resources available during these stressful times due to COVID-19. The image below can be downloaded and shared….

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COVID-19 Peer Center Contact Information

Due to COVID-19, all peer centers are closed to in-person visits! If you need to contact your local peer center for support, call the number provided below.

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COVID-19 Resources Added to CCSM Website

The CCSM has created a web page specific to COVID-19 updates and resources within the community. Many organizations, such as Disability Rights Maine & Maine Equal Justice Partners, are still open and functioning via telephone. If you feel your rights are being violated, you need information about COVID-19 as it

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MaineCare Telehealth Townhall Scheduled

Join Maine DHHS leadership and Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC) staff for an overview of the recent significant expansions to telehealth policy at the state and federal level that will allow Maine providers and patients to better leverage technology and promote continuity of care for their patients during the COVID-19

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Cancellation Notice: Farmington Community Forum on 3/24/2020

In order to comply with recommendations on limiting the spread of and exposure to COVID-19, the CCSM is being proactive and has canceled the Farmington Community Forum scheduled for March 24, 2020. Please stay tuned for other forums to be scheduled in the future!

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CCSM Corona Virus Response Announcement

Good day, The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has been closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) and heeding guidance from the U.S, and Maine Centers for Disease Control as well as the World Health Organization (WHO). We want to ensure that we have the right plans and

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Mental Health Working Group Report Released

As you may know, the CCSM was part of a working group established via legislation: ‘LD 1602, Resolve 2019, Chapter 100, Resolve, Establishing the Working Group on Mental Health.’ The group was tasked with assessing the State’s capacity to serve Maine citizens with behavioral health needs and propose a comprehensive

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February Focus Forum Schedule

We invite you to attend the first of four forums that we will be hosting this year in multiple areas across Maine. Each forum will be on a different topic and will allow us to provide information and collect your feedback and thoughts.  ~These forums are open to the public and are free

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Newest Version of “Maine Can Work” Workbook Released

The latest version of the “Maine Can Work” Workbook/Guide has been released and can be found under on our “Resources” page. You may also click HERE to download the workbook.

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Feedback Wanted on New Issue Statements!

We want to hear from you! The CCSM has created new issue statement concept drafts regarding access to medications in Maine Jails and re-establishing the Office of Consumer Affair within Maine’s Dept. of Health & Human Services. To view the issue statement: “Access to Medications in Maine Jails Concept Draft“,

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