CCSM Closures & Cancellations
The office will be closed on Thursday, January 16, 2020 due to the snow storm. Staff can still be reached by calling our office number: 430-8300 or 1-877-207-5073. Stay safe!
Providing a voice for consumers of
mental health services
The Consumer Council System of Maine represents fellow consumers with an effective, organized voice in shaping public policy and mental health services.
2020 HOPE Conference- Call for Presentations
The HOPE Conference planning committee has released a call for presentations for the 2020 conference. If you have an idea for a workshop and would like to submit one, then now is the time! For learn more about submitting a proposal and to obtain proposal form, please see below: For more detailed information, click HERE
Registration Now Open The 2020 CCSM Annual Awards Luncheon
Click “continue reading” below to view flyer and download registration form….
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 workbook
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“, click HERE To view the issue
December 2019 Cancellations
There will be no local council meetings for the month of December. Some groups have opted to host holiday parties in place of meetings. If you would like to attend one of the holiday events and need more information, please contact the CCSM Office at 207-430-8300 or 1-877-207-5073. Our new meeting format will begin on
New Meeting Format Announced for 2020
In an effort to increase participation and get feedback from as many of our peers as possible, the SCC has voted on changing our local council meeting schedule (see chart below). Beginning on Jan.1, 2020, we will start using a new rotating, quarterly format that will include holding local council business meetings, hosting forums and
Maine Can Work is looking for new Peer Facilitators!
Are you working? Are you interested in sharing your experience with your peers? Then this training may be for you! See flyer below for more details…
Rumford Local Council Meeting Rescheduled
The November meeting of the Rumford Local Council has been rescheduled. The group will now meet on November 20th from 5-7 PM at Rumford Island Housing, 20 Congress Street, Rumford. For more information, see our website calendar by clicking HERE
Rumford Local Council Meeting Canceled: 11/12/19
Due to the weather, tonight’s Rumford Local Council Meeting has been cancelled. The group will be rescheduling their meeting sometime in the coming week. Stay tuned for more info….
Upcoming Events
-
Augusta Local Council Meeting
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
January 27, 2020 -
Legislative Subcommittee Meeting
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
January 28, 2020 -
Bangor Local Council Meeting
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
January 28, 2020 -
Community Forum- Portland
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
February 4, 2020 -
Community Forum- Augusta
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
February 10, 2020 -
Community Forum- Rumford
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
February 11, 2020 -
Issue Statement Development Subcommittee
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
February 12, 2020 -
CCSM Office Closed-Holiday
February 17, 2020
-
Community Forum- Farmington
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
February 18, 2020 -
Community Forum- Lewiston
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
February 19, 2020