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Consumer Council System of Maine

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The Consumer Council System of Maine represents fellow consumers with an effective, organized voice in shaping public policy and mental health services.

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Current News

  • Policy Advocate Position
    The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) has an immediate opening for a passionate, mission-driven individual for a newly created full-time Policy Advocate position. This position is focused on improving the rights and access to quality mental healthcare and is responsible for conducting research and analysis of laws and regulations and their impact on the mental health peer community.

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  • CCSM Quarterly Newsletter – Winter 2024 Edition
    We are in the heart of the legislative session and just had Disability Awareness Day on 1/29 in the Hall of Flags. We continue to advocate for LD 540 Peer Respites and we are most effective when we hear from you.

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  • Peer Advocate Legislative Education Day
    Peer Advocate Legislative Education Day, February 20, 2024: You’re invited to give legislators your feedback about Maine’s mental health system.

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  • How to Register to Vote if You Are Unhoused/Displaced
    If you are unhoused or living in a shelter, you are entitled to register to vote in the town you currently reside. If you want to register to vote, visit the clerk from your local town office and provide a physical description of your residence under oath instead of providing a traditional address.

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Upcoming Events

MOST CCSM MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM! CHECK EACH POSTING FOR MORE DETAILS!

To access a meeting, click on the link below and it will take you to that meetings calendar post on our website. Log-in information for both Zoom video and phone-only access is listed under that posting.

If you have trouble logging in, please contact the CCSM office: (207) 430-8300.

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