Consumer & Family Advisory Committee (CFAC)

What is CFAC?

The Consumer & Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) is an advisory group made up of 100% consumers and/or family members who give input about mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse services to the Area Board of Directors of the Albemarle Mental Health Center through Center Staff.

History of CFAC

In 2001, the General Assembly of North Carolina passed a new bill into law that stated the Mental Health, Developmental Disability, and Substance Abuse System would be reformed. This new law created systems that gave consumers, family members, and others a voice to make a difference in the provision of mental health, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse services that would better meet their needs as a consumer and for the community as a whole.

What is the Purpose of CFAC?

The Consumer & Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) of the Albemarle Mental Health Center provides consumers and/or family members an opportunity for meaningful involvement in the planning and ongoing monitoring of the public mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse system.

CFAC Membership

The CFAC membership is made up of 100% consumers and family membership; with equal representation of all disability groups (mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse) including a man, woman, and representation of the race and ethnicity of the community.

CFAC Meeting Schedule

CFAC meets on the second Wednesday for the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 5:30 p.m. at the Albemarle Mental Health Center located at 1411 Parkview Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

Questions?

Please contact the CFAC Liaison at (252) 338-8352 or 1-877-338-8352.