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NC State CFAC June 2011 Waiver Presentation

One of the most fundamental changes that reform brings is the expectation that every Local Management Entity establishes a Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) to serve as active partners with SMC's Board and Administration in implementing the goals of reform. The Smoky Mountain Consumer and Family Advisory Committee was initiated in July of 2002 and has worked in collaboration with SMC in developing and reviewing the local business plan.

While SMC has had several projects that have involved consumer and family advocates, the CFAC represents a more focused and structured way for SMC and other local management entities, to work in "constructive partnership" with consumers and families to infuse their experiences into service delivery models and community collaboration. Key roles of the CFAC include:
  • Establishing a line of communication with administration and to listen to issues and programs being considered, identify local service needs in the new system, and to identify informal resources in communities;
  • Serve as a voice for other individuals and family members who have mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse need. CFAC members should talk with other people in their communities about needed services, supports and resources.
  • Participate in advocacy efforts for changes that the State should consider as part of reform.
  • Look at quality improvement and quality assurance to ensure high quality services in the communities served by SMC.
  • Work to initiate programs that allow for peer support and consumer advocacy in each community.
If you would like to contact the Smoky Mountain Consumer and Family Advisory Committee, or get more information, you may send an e-mail to: smcfac@smokymountaincenter.com. You may also contact Brian Shuping in the Central Region Office in Lenoir at 828-759-2160 ext. 3324.

2011-2012 CFAC Member List

Western Region CFAC Members
Jere Annis, Clay County
Judith Annis, Clay County
Deborah Crowe, Graham County
Brainard Cummins, Jackson County
Nell Cummins, Jackson County
Jason Hedrick, Jackson County
Judy Johannsen, Macon County
Dan Lane, Haywood County
Bill Manware, Jackson County
Kathy Singleton, Cherokee County
Herb Van der Ven - Haywood County
Mary Ann Widenhouse, Macon County

Northern Region CFAC Members
Becky Gosky, Watauga County
Karen Gross, Ashe County
Ashley Wurth, Watauga County
Anne Margaret Wright, Ashe County
Merlie Jackson, Wilkes County
Fred Martin, Wilkes County
Donny Williams, Avery County
Helga Wilson, Watauga County

Central Region CFAC Members
Tina Church, Caldwell County
Mitchell Hampton, Caldwell County
Susan Jenkins, Alexander County
John Loftis, McDowell County
Pat McGinnis, McDowell County
Susan Monroe, McDowell County
Amy Hopke-Oxentine, Alexander County
Ken Roberts, Caldwell County
Tammy Sanabria, Caldwell County
Serving individuals with mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse issues in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, McDowell, Swain, Watauga and Wilkes Counties
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