Get Involved with the Central District Coordinating Council

The Central District Coordinating Council (DCC) is one of eight geographic, and one Tribal, District Coordinating Councils for Public Health in Maine. Our District includes Kennebec and Somerset counties. The Council's responsibilities include:

  • Identifying District public health issues and coordinating public health activities in the District;
  • Providing public health services in our communities;
  • Addressing health disparities to meet the specific public health needs of our District;
  • Coordinating public health activities and planning in the District
  • Convening non-traditional public health partners;
  • Advising public health policy and allocation of funding; and,
  • Preparing and maintaining the public health system for public health accreditation.

The Council is made up of (elected) Council members representing public health "sectors" that are identified in the Council's bylaws and 22 M.R.S. §412, as well as other interested persons within the District. Please join us for one of our Council meetings to learn more about the work we do and let us know if you’d like to participate in one of the Council's Workgroups or Committees.

To get involved or for more information, please contact:

Paula Thomson
Central District Public Health Liaison
(207) 287-2613
paula.thomson@maine.gov

2023 Central District Coordinating Council Meeting Schedule

The Central District Coordinating Council (CDCC) meets quarterly. 2023 meetings are: January 26, April 27, July 27, and October 26. See our Central District Calendar on the Minutes and Publications Page, or the Meetings and Events Calendar for more information.

Please contact Meghan Richards at meghan.richards@maine.gov to RSVP in advance to be sure we have enough seats and materials for everyone.