An Act To Establish a Consumer Council System of Maine Consistent with the AMHI Consent Decree and the State's Comprehensive Mental Health Plan

CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.

This bill proposes to establish a statewide consumer council consistent with the State’s comprehensive mental health plan and the Augusta Mental Health Institute Consent Decree Plan, which calls for the creation of such a council in order to influence public policy and address community issues affecting the lives of consumers of mental health services.