CONSUMER COUNCIL

GOAL ONE: Enhance NAMI NC's visibility.

GOAL TWO: Renew and expand existing programs and build new ones.

GOAL THREE: Partnering with Affiliates, facilitate direct-to-Affiliate support and development.

GOAL FOUR: Strengthen NAMI NC's advocacy involvement in State Reform (Systems Transformation).

GOAL FIVE: Secure the fiscal capacity to support all the goals of the strategic plan.

Consumer Council, Five-Year Plan, 2006-2011

Implement a voter registration initiative.

Participate in Annual Conference planning to include exhibits, art projects, etc. that are consumer related

Fully develop the Consumer Council to include voting representatives from every Affiliate, as well as non-voting participation from every Affiliate.

Increase consumer involvement in CFAC's.

Support and participate in NAMIWalks.

Involvement in Mental Awareness Month; MIAW?

Plan listening meetings for consumers; topic suggestion: language, talk in 1st person

Involve consumers in peer review of LME providers.

Establish endowment for peer participation and for future support, with the goal of CC leadership in this fundraising initiative

Create a project to increase consumer support in communities, implemented by the CC

Create a multi-cultural outreach and support project to implement in communities

Consumer Council, One-Year Objectives, 2006-07

Implement a voter registration initiative.

Support IOOV by connecting those who want presentations with trained presenters

Fully develop the Consumer Council to include voting representatives from every Affiliate, as well as non-voting participation from every Affiliate.

Increase consumer involvement in CFAC's.

Support and participate in NAMIWalks 2007.

Involvement in Mental Health Month; MIAW?

Involve consumers in peer review of LME providers.

Develop a Consumer Council budget for FY06-07 for inclusion in the NAMI NC budget

Consumer Council, One-Year Work Plan, 2006-07

Let current and new CC members know there is an opportunity to become trained presenters for IOOV in order to provide presentations in their area. CC Executive Committee will receive notification of IOOV trainings to send to the CC listserve.

No later than 9/1/06 send a letter to Affiliate Presidents about appointing a CC representative and alternate for their area. Let them know that any other consumers are welcomed to join as non-voting members.

Develop a Consumer Council budget for FY06-07 for inclusion in the NAMI NC budget

Speak with consumer groups and let them know about opportunities to become a CC member

Communicate with current and new CC members about the importance of becoming an active member in their local or state CFAC.

For NAMIWalks 2007, CC will assist Board members and/or Walk Manager with coordination efforts and any other assistance that is needed by volunteering to serve on committees, serve as team captains, identify sponsors, solicit contributions, and attend NAMIWalks in the Triad

Do presentations at Affiliate monthly meetings to promote the CC and its goals

Invite consumers to CFAC meetings in their area.