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Welcome to the Consumer Council System of Maine
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The purpose of the Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is to assure there is an effective, independent consumer voice in the development of public policy. The councils will participate in the assessment of the quality, accessibility, and adequacy of mental health and other services within their regions.
Imagine a Consumer Council System that gives you a strong voice in issues that effect your recovery. The Consumer Council System of Maine is a vehicle for consumers of mental health services to give advice and make positive changes from the inside out. This means that the advice comes from inside the lives of people like you....
You, as a consumer, know best the needs of your community. Your voice is very much needed. We warmly welcome you to join us at a Local Council meeting in your area. Join with others from your local area and celebrate the experiences and the strengths each person brings. Imagine what happens when we take what we have each learned to work together towards making positive change happen!
We have in our hands the opportunity to be the change we want to see! Yes, perhaps in the past our voices have not been heard, there have been promises broken, and things have not worked out the way we had hoped. We can stay focused on blaming what hasn't worked, focusing our attention and energy on the doors that are closing, and give away our power. Or, we can reclaim our power by stepping through this new door that is opening! It is time to begin anew! It is time to join together to take charge of our lives. It is time to have a strong voice in the course of your recovery/our recovery!
Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Site information updated: 04-22-2009
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