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Our Voice of ME, amplifying voices of individuals with lived experiences in mental health services in Maine.

Highlighting personal stories, fostering awareness, and inspiring systemic change, aligning with our mission to advocate for and empower peers.

10/07/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

In our latest Our Voice of ME podcast episode, we explore what it’s like to vote in Maine with a disability. From navigating accessibility and understanding your rights, to finding the support and resources available to make your voice heard.

We sit down with advocates from Disability Rights Maine and Save Maine Absentee Voting to talk about accessible voting, upcoming election dates, and Referendum Question 1 on this year’s ballot. Plus, we hear from a young peer who shares their personal experience voting with a disability and hopes for the future of voting access in Maine.

🗳️ Tune in for lived experiences, expert insights, and practical resources to help you make your plan to vote.

🎧 Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/3cuzp9y5

09/29/2025

🚨 Last call for submissions! 🚨

Our 2026 Peer Artwork Calendar is accepting entries through TOMORROW (Tue, Sept 30, 2025) at 11:59 PM ET. Maine peers (18+) with lived experience, share original art that reflects the theme “Using Your Voice.”

Submit now: https://maineccsm.org/peerartworkcalendar/
Must complete BOTH parts of application to be considered. Reach out with any questions.

Please share to spread the word! 💚

09/24/2025

🎨 New episode is live today!

In this episode, we wrap up our three part series. Our Voice of Maine welcomes peer artists Bob Bergeron, Ant, and Hope Becker. Each shares their unique mental health journey and how art has supported their healing and connection to others. These chats highlight the transformative role creativity plays in surviving, expressing, and thriving.

🎧 Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/yt38j7jp
💬 If it resonates, share with a friend and subscribe for more!

09/04/2025

🎨 New episode is live today!

Part 2 of our Art & Mental Health series features peers from Shalom House Art Program in Portland: Tenney Swift, John Russell, Kristin, Daniell Moores, and Frank. They share how creativity supports recovery, expression, and community.

🎧 Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/4w4689yn
💬 If it resonates, share with a friend and subscribe for part 3!

08/18/2025

🎨 Discover the healing power of creativity! Our new blog post explores how art, in its many forms, can be a vital tool for mental well-being and recovery. From personal stories of resilience in Maine (featured on the Our Voice of ME podcast!) to the science behind art therapy, we delve into the profound impact of creative expression. Ready to explore your own path to well-being?

Click the link below to read more and be inspired! 👇

https://maineccsm.org/blog-embracing-creativity-for-well-being-how-art-paves-the-path-to-mental-health-recovery/

08/06/2025

🎨 New Episode Out Now!

We’re kicking off our Art & Mental Health series with an inspiring conversation with Natasha Mayers: peer, artist, activist 🎧✨

Hear how Natasha has used art for decades to build community, advocate for change, and support peers in mental health. She is part of the ARRT program and has lead hundreds of community art projects here in Maine and around the globe.

🎙️ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2nwd46kh

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