Our Voice of ME

Our Voice of ME
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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.
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The podcast focuses on themes including mental health advocacy, peer support, resilience, and systemic change, with episodes such as conversations about advocacy in physical disabilities as reflected in Kim Moody's story and introductions to personal experiences shared by staff and board members from the Consumer Council System of Maine.

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.
TW: suicide/self harm
In our second of three episodes surrounding the world of art and mental health, we sit down with several peers at the Shalom House Art Program in Portland.
Tenney Swift, John Russell, Kristin, Daniell Moores, and Frank (order of story) each share their experiences with mental health and how art has been an impactful tool for recovery.
Each of the artists is involved with the community of the Shalom House Art Program in Portland, and they discuss the importance of community and collaboration.
We hope you enjoy hearing their stories about the way that art and creativity have aided their ability to express themselves and guided their journeys.
Interview Recorded:July 25, 2025
LINKS/RESOURCES
Shalom House Art Program Facebook
Disclaimer: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is an independent public instrumentality and provides a nonpartisan or nonbiased perspective on any topic we speak on. Our goal is to represent the voice of people with lived experience with mental health challenges in public policy and legislative matters.

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