The Consumer and Family Advocacy Council is a voluntary group of individuals who are either recovering from mental illness or drug and alcohol addiction themselves, or have family members who are. The Council provides a network of individuals for advocacy, support to families, and advice to the ADAMH staff and Board of Trustees. Formed in 1997 the Council serves as an important sounding board for the Board and for its service providers, as well as an educator in the community on mental health and substance abuse issues.

Officers of the Consumer/Family Advocacy Council: Serve for 12 months and elected by the members of the Council.

2008 Officers:
President: Laura Thielbar
Vice-President: Ron Walters
Secretary: Nancy DeBrier

The Consumer and Family Advocacy Council typically meets on the first Monday of every month. Meetings are open to the public. Individuals interested in becoming members, or who want additional information may contact Phil Hedden, Consumer and Family Advocate at 614.224.1057 or via email.

Click here for a list of phone numbers, compiled by the Consumer & Family Advocacy Council, for local crisis centers, support groups and more.

Home Energy Assistance Program
Click here to learn more about the new eligibility requirements from the Ohio Department of Development.

School Mental Health Services
Click here to learn more about the important role that schools play in the provision of mental health services, issued by SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services.