Final Draft of CIWIC Issue Statement Created
Feedback on the statement is now closed and it was approved by the SCC on 4/22/2022. We have received a response from Office of Behavioral Health dated May 11, 2022. You can read response by clicking HERE The CCSM has created a final draft of the issue statement regarding the
Action Alert: LD 2008
The CCSM will be having a legislative writing group meeting this coming Monday, March 14th from 1-3 PM. We will be working on LD 2008 An Act To Establish a Court Process for Involuntary Substance Use Disorder Treatment, There is not a hearing scheduled for this bill yet, but we
Legislative Hearings Scheduled for 3/1/2021
The following bills will be heard on Tuesday, March 1, 2021 at the Maine Legislature… If you are interested in testifying, please contact the CCSM office at 430-8300 or Toll Free: 1-877-2075073. All hearings will be held online in front of the Health & Human Services Committee Hearing Time: 10:00
State Budget Hearing Scheduled for 2/28/2022
State Budget Hearings (LD 1995) are beginning on Monday, February 28, 2022 starting with the Health & Human Services piece. If you are interested and need guidance on testifying, please contact Vickie McCarty, CCSM Assistant Director, at 430-8300 or Toll Free: 1-877-207-5073
Feedback Needed On Issue Statement Concept Draft regarding Community Work Incentives Coordinators
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for submitting comments has passed but you can still submit personal stories until April 22, 2022. We want to hear from you! The CCSM has created a new issue statement concept draft regarding the importance of Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWIC) to Maine’s mental health community.
Feedback Needed On Employment Barriers Issue Statement-Second Draft
PLEASE NOTE: Feedback on this issue statement is now closed. A final draft was created and approved by the Statewide Consumer Council (SCC) then sent to the Office of Behavioral Health on 3/7/2022. The CCSM has created the second draft of the issue statement regarding barriers to employment for people
Feedback Needed On New Employment Barriers Issue Statement Concept Draft
We want to hear from you! The CCSM has created a new issue statement concept draft regarding barriers to employment for people with mental health challenges. To view the concept draft: PDF Document – Click HERE | Word Document- Click HERE Would you like to share your thoughts on this subject? Do
Feedback Needed on Telehealth Issue Statement-First Draft
Feedback on this issue statement is now closed. A final draft was created and approved by the Statewide Consumer Council (SCC) then sent to the Office of Behavioral Health on 12/17/2021. The CCSM has created a first draft of the issue statement regarding the importance of MaineCare continuing to cover
Feedback Needed on new Telehealth Issue Statement Concept Draft
We want to hear from you! The CCSM has created a new issue statement concept draft regarding the importance of MaineCare continuing to cover telehealth option for members when and where it is appropriate. To view the telehealth concept draft: PDF Document – Click HERE | Word Document- Click HERE Would you
Feedback Needed on Advance Directives Issue Statement-Second Draft
Feedback on this issue statement is now closed. A final draft was created and approved by the Statewide Consumer Council (SCC) then sent to the Office of Behavioral Health on 8/30/2021. The CCSM has created a second draft of the issue statement regarding the need in Maine for education and technical assistance
