North Carolina Commission for 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 1
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 July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Mental Health Professional
Anthony M. Haire July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Developmental Disabilities Qualified Professional
Inett Azell Reeves July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Chair Developmental Disabilities Family Member
Leigh Wilson Venters July 1, 2025 June 30, 2028 Limited Member Developmental Disabilities Family Member
Vacant July 1, 2022 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Developmental Disabilities Consumer
Danny Ray Graves July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Substance Abuse Services Professional
Brenden A. Hargett July 1, 2025 June 30, 2028 Limited Member Substance Abuse Services Professional
Kelli Carter Knapp July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Substance Abuse Services Prevention Specialist
Charles S. Blackwood July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Experienced in controlled substances (recommended by A.G.)
Hany A. Kaoud July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Physician
Regina S. Dickens July 1, 2025 June 30, 2028 Limited Member Mental Health Professional
Simmons P. Doster July 1, 2025 June 30, 2028 Limited Member Substance Abuse Services Consumer
Suzanne Jacqueline Mizsur-Porter July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Substance Abuse Services Family Member
Oppie N. Jordan July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Substance Abuse Services Family Member
Carolyn Floyd Robinson July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Substance Abuse Services Consumer or Immediate Family Member of a SAS Consumer
Frederick Hodge Stephens July 1, 2022 June 30, 2025 Limited Member Mental Health Professional
Laura Noel Parnell July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Mental Health Family Member
Kristin D. Cook July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Mental Health Consumer
Lisbeth Riis Cooper July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Mental Health Family Member
Marilyn T. Carter July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Mental Health Family Member
Jerry Keith Henry July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Developmental Disabilities Professional
Melissa A. Hall July 1, 2025 June 30, 2028 Limited Member Developmental Disabilities Professional
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