Exitement and Progress! First NC CANSO Board Meeting

The recently selected Board of NC CANSO met recently in Winston-Salem with only one person unable to attend. This meeting is history-making, as it included persons with lived experience with psychiatric illinesses, developemental disabilities, and substance dependence, and was not otherwise "staffed."

Additionally, we thought and worked more as simply--"persons."
We focused on values which drive all citizens and how these will underpin our efferts and shape the lens through which we will view our responsibilities.

Much of the meeting was also focused on managing and creating a financial base. Transparency and accountability are expressly important to the Board of NC CANSO.

Currently, we would like to recruit one more member from the eastern part of the state (who is a "consumer") and one from the Mecklenburg area (as is densely populated and more southern in the state than any of our members). Then, the founding board will expand a recruitment effort to include other citizens who would be assets to our organization's leadership.

If you or someone you know are interested in serving on the board and hail from eastern NC or the Mecklenburg area, please contact Director Laurie Coker at email lauriecoker@bellsouth.net or call her at 336-577-3743 (temporary). We especially need representation from persons who have dual disorders including an addiction history, but will consider all who contact us.

Congratulations to all Board Members for sharing the effort of creating a exciting and productive organization!