Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services
Department 
Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 
24
Total Board Positions 
32
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-148
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
3 years - 2 consecutive
Purpose 
The commission makes rules for public and private mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse programs in North Carolina. The commission has 32 members each serving a three-year term. The governor appoints 24 members.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Melanie H. Griggs 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedMemberMental Health Professional
Anthony M. Haire 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedMemberDevelopmental Disabilities Qualified Professional
Inett Azell Reeves 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedChairDevelopmental Disabilities Family Member
Leigh Wilson Venters 7/1/20226/30/2025LimitedMemberDevelopmental Disabilities Family Member
Vacant7/1/20226/30/2025LimitedMemberDevelopmental Disabilities Consumer
Danny Ray Graves 7/1/20246/30/2027LimitedMemberSubstance Abuse Services Professional
Brenden A. Hargett 7/1/20226/30/2025LimitedMemberSubstance Abuse Services Professional
Kelli Carter Knapp 7/1/20246/30/2027LimitedMemberSubstance Abuse Services Prevention Specialist
Charles S. Blackwood 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedMemberExperienced in controlled substances (recommended by A.G.)
Hany A. Kaoud 7/1/20246/30/2027LimitedMemberPhysician
Regina S. Dickens 7/1/20226/30/2025LimitedMemberMental Health Professional
Simmons P. Doster 7/1/20226/30/2025LimitedMemberSubstance Abuse Services Consumer
Suzanne Jacqueline Mizsur-Porter 7/1/20246/30/2027LimitedMemberSubstance Abuse Services Family Member
Oppie N. Jordan 7/1/20246/30/2027LimitedMemberSubstance Abuse Services Family Member
Carolyn Floyd Robinson 7/1/20246/30/2027LimitedMemberSubstance Abuse Services Consumer or Immediate Family Member of a SAS Consumer
Frederick Hodge Stephens 7/1/20226/30/2025LimitedMemberMental Health Professional
Laura Noel Parnell 7/1/20246/30/2027LimitedMemberMental Health Family Member
Kristin D. Cook 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedMemberMental Health Consumer
Lisbeth Riis Cooper 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedMemberMental Health Family Member
Marilyn T. Carter 7/1/20246/30/2027LimitedMemberMental Health Family Member
Jerry Keith Henry 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedMemberDevelopmental Disabilities Professional
Melissa A. Hall 7/1/20226/30/2025LimitedMemberDevelopmental Disabilities Professional


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