Consumer Council System of Maine

Consumer Council System of Maine A mental health advocacy organization providing a voice for consumers of mental health services.

•The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is an independent, public instrumentality established by Maine law (Title 34-B, §3611).

•The CCSM is responsible for providing an independent and effective consumer voice into mental health public policy, services, and funding decisions. The CCSM consists entirely of past/present recipients of mental health services (consumer/peers), including all Statewide Consumer Council representatives and paid staff.

Join us this September at any of our local council meetings
09/03/2026

Join us this September at any of our local council meetings

09/02/2026

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

🎨CCSM is seeking submissions for our annual Peer Artwork Wall Calendar!This year’s theme is Through My Eyes: artwork tha...
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!

Big Picture Monday Trauma is not always an isolated event that happens to a single person. Through systemic injustice, s...
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?"

Address

219 Capitol Street, Suite #7
Augusta, ME
04330

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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