What is the Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC)?

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) – a formalized group of consumers and family members appointed in accordance with the requirements of NCGS 122c-170.

CFAC is the Consumer and Family Advisory Committee of the Western Highlands Network Board. It is made up of consumers of services and family members of consumers. The purpose of the CFAC is to ensure meaningful participation by consumers and families in shaping the development and delivery of public mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services in the eight county region.

It is our job to monitor services, make recommendations and advise the Western Highlands Network so that the necessary services are provided and gaps in services are identified. We will work to ensure that consumers receive quality services and that they and their families have a voice in the development of services, policies and procedures.

Meetings:

The CFAC meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Meetings are open to the public. Most meetings are held at 356 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 in the Board Room upstairs but check for meetings that are moved throughout the eight counties. Dinner (bring your own) begins at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning promptly at 6:00 p.m. Minutes of the CFAC meetings are posted on this web site as quickly as possible following the meetings.

Current Openings on the Committee:

Vacancies exist in the areas of Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.

If you have questions about who we are or what we do, or if you would like to join us, please contact the Chairs by email or call the CFAC Contact Person: