Consumer Council System of Maine

09/02/2026

What a treat to celebrate our community together. Thank you to all those that attended.

09/01/2026

🎨CCSM is seeking submissions for our annual Peer Artwork Wall Calendar!

This year’s theme is Through My Eyes: artwork that reflects your perspective, lived experience, creativity, emotions, hopes, or the way you see the world.

📅 Submit by: October 15th
🔗 Submission form: https://maineccsm.org/peerartworkcalendar/

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with peer artists, creative friends, and anyone who may want to submit artwork!

08/26/2026

Join us for a day of sun, fun, relaxation, and connection TOMORROW!

The Consumer Council System of Maine is hosting a Summer Bash to celebrate the incredible people who make our work possible. Whether you are a member, a volunteer, a staff member, or a family member, you are a vital part of our community and we want to celebrate that with you!

Where: Lake St. George State Park
278 Belfast Augusta Rd, Liberty, ME 04949
When: August 27th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💰 Admission: $5 for adults (13–64); Free for seniors (65+).
📝 Note on Fees: We are committed to making this event accessible. Reimbursement forms will be available on-site for anyone who needs assistance with the entrance fee.
🧺 What to Bring: This is a classic park hang! Please pack your own snacks, drinks, towels, swimsuits, and beach chairs or blankets.
We can’t wait to see everyone by the water!

08/24/2026

Big Picture Monday
Trauma is not always an isolated event that happens to a single person. Through systemic injustice, such as generational discrimination, displacement, and institutional bias, trauma can echo across generations.

When we evaluate someone's mental health, we cannot separate their symptoms from their ancestry or their current treatment by society. Healing requires treating the roots, not just the leaves.

By acknowledging generational trauma, we shift our focus from "What is wrong with you?" to "What happened to you, and your community, over generations?"

08/21/2026

It was OUR turn to be on a podcast recently! Check out the new episode of Healthy Maine Talks! Join Matt Wellington, Maine Public Health Association Associate Director, as he chats with stakeholders at the 8th annual Opioid Summit.

Coming soon is Our Voice of ME's new episode centered around music and mental health. Coming soon! 🎵🎙

New episode of Healthy Maine Talks! Join Matt Wellington, MPHA's Associate Director, as he chats with stakeholders at the 8th annual Opioid Summit.

Speakers:
Gordon Smith: Director of Opioid Response
Lauren Hunt: MaineGeneral Health
Christina Leddy: Portland Public Health Division
Sarah & Kandie: Consumer Council System of Maine
Nikki Williams: 211 Maine, United Way of Southern Maine

This episode of Healthy Maine Talks is produced and narrated by MPHA's summer intern, Caris Welsh.

To listen, please visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2214174/episodes/19647683-maine-s-opioid-response-let-s-keep-our-foot-on-the-gas

08/20/2026

This is an important update that affects many! If you receive services at McGeachey Hall in Portland please read and if you know folks that do please share! It take’s the community to spread the information and care for our fellow peers! MaineHealth Behavioral Health we hope things are up and running soon with the least possible impact.

MaineHealth Behavioral Health – Portland (McGeachey Hall), 216 Vaughan Street, is temporarily closed due to a fire. Our care team is in the process of rescheduling patient appointments at this location. Please call 844-292-0111 if you need further information or assistance. https://www.mainehealth.org/locations/mainehealth-behavioral-health-portland-0

08/19/2026

Access isn't just about having options, it's about having quality options that work for you.

From gaps in rural towns to navigating digital tools, Maine peers have unique insights into how mental health services are delivered across our state. Listening to these daily realities is crucial to improving care.

At CCSM, we are constantly gathering feedback from fellow consumers on services like telehealth to ensure that innovation actually serves the people. Our goal is to drive consumer-driven mental health care that reaches every corner of Maine effectively and equitably.

📢 Have you used telehealth services in Maine? Your feedback matters! Connect with us at MaineCCSM.org to see how you can contribute your voice to our ongoing initiatives.

08/18/2026

As the month winds down, we are reflecting on the powerful conversations happening across our local councils this month.

Navigating mental health in a rapidly changing technological landscape can feel daunting, but you don't have to figure it out alone. That is the heart of what our Local Councils is all about, connection, support, and a community that listens.

Let’s keep supporting one another, online and offline.

Find your local council and join the dialogue at MaineCCSM.org