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CCSM Submits Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature

As required by Title 34-B, Section 3611, the statute pertaining to our organization, The Consumer Council System of Maine submitted its Annual report to the Governor and Legislature dated May 31, 2010.

To view the report, click here

 

CCSM Hires New Outreach Coordinators

We are beyond happy to announce that two new Outreach Coordinators have joined our staff!! Welcome to Bob Hinds, Region 1, and Wendy Brauer, Region 2. Wendy and Bob completed a two-day orientation and training this week (May 10 & 11), and both will be "shadowing" Vickie and Melissa at local council meetings and events over the next few weeks.

Celebrations all around!

 

OAMHS Posts New Web-Based Training

The Office of Adult Mental Health Services has posted a recently-completed Web-Based Training entitled, "Providing Patient-Centered Mental Health Care in the Emergency Department." An April 1st memo from Chris Robinson and Leticia Huttman describes the training this way: "This Web-Based Training, which runs approximately 1 1/4 hours in length, was developed by OAMHS and based on input from mental health care consumers and providers. It discusses the challenges of providing mental health care in the ED, and suggests specific steps EDs can take to promote a more satisfying experience for patients and ED staff alike."

To view the training, go to OAMHS website at this link: http://maine.gov/dhhs/mh/mhed. There are opportunities on this site to download the training and access a variety of documents in the Attachments section that may serve as useful resources. Though not ready at this time, OAMHS expects to provide Certificates of Completion and to get approval for professional CEU credit.

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Remembering William Burke of Augusta

It is with a sad heart that I inform you of the passing of William "Bill" Burke of Augusta, Maine.

Bill passed away on Saturday, March 27, after a short battle with cancer.

He was an active member of the Augusta Local Council and the Capital Clubhouse. He also loved to paint & draw, selling some of his work to the LINC Club in Augusta.

A small memorial service will be held at the Capital Clubhouse in Augusta on April 2 from 2-4pm.

The CCSM would like to extend our sympathy to Bill's family and girlfriend of 27 years, Laurie Wallace.

Bill will be sadly missed.


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