Councils and Committees

Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services

The Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services was created in 1973 as part of the Executive Organization Act. Its creation, powers and duties are set forth, in part, in N.C.G.S. § 143B-147. Its mission is to promote excellence in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs for persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders in North Carolina.

Mental Health Block Grant Advisory Committee 

The Mental Health Block Grant Advisory Committee is appointed by the NC DHHS Secretary. Members are appointed to three-year terms. Members, other than those representing state agencies, may serve no more than two consecutive terms. For more information, please contact Ken Edminster at ken.edminster@dhhs.nc.gov.

Mental Health Advisory Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Mental Health Advisory Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing meets quarterly. It is tasked with advising the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services on program services and community needs. Members are recommended by the NC Association of the Deaf and approved by the division director. For more information, please contact Brad Trotter at brad.trotter@dhhs.nc.gov.

Customer Services and Community Rights Team

The Customer Service and Community Rights Team works closely with the local management entities (LMEs/MCOs) to address complaints, concerns and appeals. The team is committed to addressing the needs of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services' consumers and family members through timely and quality customer service.

Local Consumer and Family Advisory Committees

The Consumer and Family Advisory Committees (CFACS) make planning and management recommendations for the DMH/DD/SUS system.

North Carolina CFACs
Alliance CFAC
Partners CFAC
Trillium CFAC
Vaya Health CFAC

State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee

The State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (SCFAC) advises the Department and the General Assembly on the planning and management of the State's public mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorder, and traumatic brain injury services system.