Our Voice of ME

003 A Conversation with Karin Heim from OUT Maine

• Consumer Council System of Maine • Episode 3

We are so excited to kick off Pride Month with an episode from a very important mental health community leader, Karin Heim! 

Karin shares her experiences as a queer mental health provider. She also discusses the vital work being done to support the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth across the state.

Whether you're a parent, educator, mental health advocate, or community member, this conversation offers powerful takeaways on how we can all play a role in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and beyond.

Interview Recorded: May 15, 2025

🎧 Tune in to hear how we can break down barriers and build more equitable supports for all. 

LINKS

OUT Maine

Equality Maine Maine 

TransNet

NAMI Maine

Maine Women’s Lobby

Mental Health First Aid

Trevor Project  

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.