The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM)
Welcome to the Consumer Council System of Maine website.
Here you will find the latest news and information regarding our work in helping to shape public policy and mental health services in Maine. Browse through the links above to find our calendar of CCSM & other statewide events, local and national mental health resources, FAQ's, and much more.
Do you want to get involved with the CCSM? We value consumer/peer participation and encourage you to check out our calendar for listings of regularly scheduled local council meetings and attend one in your area. The foundation of the CCSM rests in the grassroots participation in the Local Councils as this is where everyone's voice is heard. We also value your comments on questions and surveys we post. Your feedback is welcome and needed.
Some pages are still under construction or being updated so please visit regularly for up-to-date information.
Thank you and come back soon!
Current Issues
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Feedback Needed on PNMI's Compliance Concerns by Nov. 18th!The Department of Health and Human services has been working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on compliance concerns for PNMI services (also known as Group Homes). It can be...08 November 2011Read More...
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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?
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Medication ManagementIf you know about med management services that are closing or reducing their clients, please let us know! This is a growing, serious issue.08 November 2010Read More...
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Let us know what you think!What are your views on making some peer services MaineCare reimbursable? If any, which ones?08 November 2010Read More...
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CCSM News
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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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Send your comments to the Legislature about the DHHS Supplemental BudgetThere is still time to send in your comments to the legislature regarding the proposed DHHS Supplemental Budget. Click HERE...19 December 2011Read More...
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Joe Oil is Back! Help with heating oil for low income familiesOil Heat Program for the 2011-2012 season has begun.
Please call Citizens Energy at
1-877-JOE-4-Oil (1-877-563-4645)
to receive an application. ******Please note that they...13 December 2011Read More... -
Community Inclusion Forum to be held in Rumford!How can we build a healthy community where all are included? A forum is being held to discuss the assets and resources in our communities that promote and move us toward community inclusion and the elimination...08 November 2011Read More...
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October Statewide Consumer Council System Meeting has been cancelledOctober 2011 Please be aware that this month's Statewide Consumer Council meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled SCC meeting will be on: November 18, 2011 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the27 October 2011Read More...
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Quote of the Week
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. "
~Dalai Lama
Upcoming Events
- NAMI Washington County Peer Support Group: Meetings Suspended for the Winter
February 06, 2012 (6:30 pm) - Bath/Brunwick Local Council Meeting
February 17, 2012 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) - Lewiston Local Council Meeting
February 22, 2012 (10:00 am - 12:00 - noon) - Biddeford Local Council Meeting
February 22, 2012 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - CSN Monthly Webinar and Call in
February 28, 2012 (11:00 am - 12:00 - noon)