Consumer Council System of Maine

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! A day to support the causes that matter most 💚

At the CCSM, we work to ensure people who use mental health services have a real voice in how those services and systems are shaped.

You can support CCSM today in two simple ways:

1️⃣ Make a donation: one-time or monthly to fuel our peer-led forums, councils, and advocacy
2️⃣ Visit our shop/donate page and purchase items that help fund our mission (with more items coming soon!)

👉 Donate or visit our shop: https://maineccsm.org/support-us/

If you can’t give right now, sharing this post also makes a difference.
Thank you for helping keep peer voices at the table 💚

12/01/2025

We are posting this news story as many of our peers have not been aware of estate recovery for MaineCare. Here are some resources if you need more information.

If you or a loved one is on MaineCare, this process could affect your home, property, or other assets.

11/28/2025

As Black Friday kicks off holiday shopping, we’re inviting you to take a moment for peer voice in mental health here in Maine 💚

The CCSM is a peer-run organization making sure people who use mental health services have a real say in how those services and systems are shaped.

This season, you can support CCSM in two simple ways:

1️⃣ Make a donation to support our peer-led forums, councils, and advocacy
2️⃣ Visit our shop/donate page and purchase items that help fund our mission (with more items coming soon!)

👉 Donate or visit our shop: https://maineccsm.org/support-us/

Whether you give, shop, or share, you’re helping keep peer voices at the table where decisions are made. 💚

11/27/2025

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂

Our offices will be closed today, Thursday and Friday so our team can spend time with loved ones. We’ll be back on Monday, ready to continue our work with you.

Wishing you all a safe and peaceful holiday! 🍁 Let us know in the comments; what are you thankful for this year? 💬

11/21/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of legislative advocacy? You're not alone! 😟

At CCSM, we believe the peer voice is the most important piece of the policy puzzle. That’s why our Policy Advocate Kerri Pitts created a guide to demystify the process and show you how to get involved, no matter your ability level.

Click here for A Guide to Getting Involved:

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11/20/2025

New peer center opened in Brunswick! Support ME is now open, go check it out! Sweetser

Sweetser’s new SupportME Peer Center aims to break down barriers by offering free services.

11/19/2025

If you are not aware of all of the food resources in Maine this may be a very useful tool for our community! Share it as well!

Today we shared a new resource to help Maine people find nearby food assistance.

The Maine Food Access Map brings together food pantries, meal sites, WIC clinics, school programs, and other food resources, all in one place.

🔗 Explore the map to find food resources:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ag/endinghungercorps/food-access-map.shtml

Please share the link to this new resource and help ensure every Maine person has access to nutritious food.

11/19/2025

If you have not heard this yet, the federal government wants to drastically reduce the funding for HUD (housing and urban development) programs in Maine impacting 1200 Mainers who receive support for their housing. This is an evolving situation, so stay tuned! States are organizing a court battle over this as well. Call you federal elected officials to let them know how you feel! We will put contact information in the comments!

Gov. Janet Mills called on the Trump administration Monday to rescind its new directive that would jeopardize permanent housing for people in Maine.

11/11/2025

Our office is closed today as we take time to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served. We’ll be back tomorrow. We are deeply grateful to our veterans and their families for their commitment and resilience 🔴⚪🔵

If you or someone you know in Maine is a veteran in need of mental health support, please know that help is available:

Maine Peer Support Line: Available 24/7 for free and confidential support from trained peers. Call 1-866-771-9276 📞

Vets4Warriors: A 24/7 confidential peer support line offering support from veterans who understand. Call 855-838-8255 📞

11/07/2025

Here is an important new update on SNAP befits in Maine!

Governor directs full benefit payment to eligible households following Federal court rulings and new Federal guidanceGovernor Janet Mills today announced that she has directed the Maine Department and Health and Human Services (DHHS) to issue full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits i...

11/05/2025

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Guess what is coming? Time to get excited!

11/04/2025

Today is VOTING DAY here in Maine 📣 Please check out this link to find voting locations in your town/district: https://tinyurl.com/bdhnr4b7

Remember, every vote and voice counts, including yours 🗣