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V O L . X X I V N O. X X I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 8 – 2 0 1 9 28 BOARD OFFICERS April Kerr Board Secretary BOARD MEMBERS Cathy Brown Karen Evans Laurie Hollister Irene Larrabee Mike Lee Gordon Maxham Eric McVay Nancy Michaud Karyn Wing Established: 2008 Employees: 4 Annual revenue: $343,000 CONTACT 219 Capitol St., Suite 7 Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 430-8300 or (877) 207-5073 www.maineccsm.org maineccsm @MAINECCSM MISSION STATEMENT The Consumer Council System of Maine represents fellow consumers with an effective, organized voice in shaping public policy and mental health services. We hold as essential the participation of all consumers and look to collaborate with allies to find realistic solutions to local and statewide issues and to advance recovery-oriented, consumer-driven mental health care and peer-run recovery opportunities. CCSM consists entirely of past/present recipients of mental health services (consumer/peers), including all Statewide Consumer Council representatives and paid staff. SERVICE LOCATION(S) Statewide Consumer Council System of Maine 2019 GOALS e Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is an independent, public instrumentality established by Maine law (Title 34-B, §3611) and is responsible for providing an independent and eff ective consumer voice in shaping mental health public policy, services and funding decisions. e following are our goals for 2019: f Increase access to peer support services by expanding Medicaid (MaineCare) reimbursement for certain services in Maine f Prepare and support consumers to be eff ective advocates at the Legislature and with State agencies f Implement best practices for Statewide Consumer Council meetings – focus meetings on goals and governance work f Increase the number and diversity of consumer voices contributing to CCSM's work FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES f Annual meeting: Each January, the CCSM holds its Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony. Organizations and individuals can support this event by becoming a sponsor or by contributing to our ticket auction. Event sponsor- ship off ers great visibility/recognition for your business/employees. For more information about this event, contact Melissa Caswell at (207) 430-8300. f CLYNK bottle drive: e CCSM has partnered with Hannaford's CLYNK bottle return that allows you to donate your redeemable bottles to the CCSM year-round. Just fi ll a CLYNK bag with your bottles and return to your local Hannaford Redemption Center. If you would like to participate, contact the offi ce to obtain a prelabeled CLYNK bag. f Online donations: e CCSM is in the process of creating an online dona- tion button via our website. f HOPE Conference: Yearly conference held at the Augusta Civic Center that is organized in collaboration with the Maine Offi ce of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services. e conference is open to 300-plus individuals (peers) with lived experience of a mental health and/or substance use chal- lenges as well as service providers. e goals for the conference are for peers to gain a greater understanding of what recovery/wellness is from the many paths and diff erent perspectives on the journey of life. It is a chance for par- ticipants to learn from each other, network and gain greater understanding about recovery and wellness. All workshops are created and given by peers. Ways to help with HOPE Conference: f 1. Become a sponsor - varying sponsorship levels are available f 2. Attend the conference GIVING OPPORTUNITIES f Become a sponsor or donate raffl e items to CCSM's Annual Meeting f Make a one time donation: monetary or in-kind services f Provide computer software, technology items and technical support VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES e CCSM prides itself on community collaboration and we have many vol- unteer opportunities available. We welcome and need the participation of all mental health consumers/peers and community members statewide. f Offi ce volunteers: Assist with ongoing or one-time projects that include grant writing, fundraising, advertising and computer/tech support f Facilitators/trainers: Help facilitate special events or meetings; provide computer training or leadership/board member training f Membership/recruitment/collaboration: Participate in or help recruit members to take part in the Statewide Consumer Council, Local Council meetings and subcommittee groups or become a "Friends of the CCSM" community partner to help work on important projects/initiatives If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Melissa Caswell at (207) 430-8300. State of Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% TOP FUNDING SOURCES Simonne Maline Executive Director Vickie Morgan Board Chairperson