The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM)
Current Issues
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Website Feedback Needed!Are you having issues viewing or navigating our website? Are there any parts of the site that do not display when you click on it?
The CCSM is looking for feedback to determine if our...19 May 2011Read More...
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CCSM News
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CCSM Legislative Subcommittee Meeting Scheduled....The CCSM Legislative Subcommittee will meet today (March 20th) at 1 PM to write testimony for the upcoming proposed DHHS budget cut hearings on Thursday, March 22nd. The CCSM will be giving testimony on...20 March 2012Read More...
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Maine People's Alliance to hold Lobby Day on March 15, 2012The Maine People's Alliance (MPA) is holding Lobby Day on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 9 AM - 4 PM at the Maine Statehouse. This is a fun way to develop your skills as a grassroots lobbyist. Following...12 March 2012Read More...
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Update on DHHS Budget DealNew information has come in from Maine Can Do Better, an organziation that works with Maine people for the common good of Maine, about the DHHS Budget deal. Below is an email that we received today from...10 February 2012Read More...
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20 Years of Research on Peer ServicesOn October 21, 2011, the CCSM co-sponsored a workshop with Boston University about 20 Years of Research on Peers Services. This workshop discussed the role consumers and consumer organizations have in...25 January 2012Read More...
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Joe Oil is Back! Help with heating oil for low income familiesPosted 2/10/12: In response to numerous posts and emails that we get, please know that the CCSM is NOT in charge of this heating program and can not help with getting in contact with this program. Our...13 December 2011Read More...
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5/14/12-BREAKING NEWS: Maine Supplement Budget
On May 10th, Republican legislators released details of a supplemental budget they negotiated with the Governor. This budget makes devastating cuts to individuals with disabilities, seniors, children and other vulnerable Mainers.
STAND UP AGAINST THESE BUDGET CUTS AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD:
Join the CCSM at the Statehouse rally on TUESDAY, MAY 15th, 2012 (9:30 AM)
NOW: Contact your legislators to urge them to vote NO on the majority budget on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012. Tell them that this budget is devastating and irresponsible. It will harm vulnerable populations in Maine, including those with disabilities, seniors, working families and children.
To find out who your legislator is and their contact info, click HERE
We need to let lawmakers know that Maine people oppose these irresponsible budget cuts.
For more information on the proposals in the budget, please click HERE
Quote of the Week
"If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources. "
~La Rochefoucauld
Upcoming Events
- Greater Bangor Area Local Council Meeting
May 22, 2012 (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm) - Lewiston Local Council Meeting
May 23, 2012 (10:00 am - 12:00 - noon) - Biddeford Local Council Meeting
May 23, 2012 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - NAMI Washington County Peer Support Group: Meetings Suspended for the Winter
June 04, 2012 (6:30 pm) - Portland Local Council
June 05, 2012 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)