Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

Meetings

The Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission meets from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM on the 1st Thursday of each month in the Health Services Boardroom (Building A).

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Kathleen Gomes, District 1
    Term Expires: June 30, 2028
  • Joshua Torbich, District 2
    Term Expires: June 30, 2028
  • William Eberle, District 3
    Term Expires: June 30, 2029
  • Charles Francka, District 4
    Term Expires: June 30, 2028
  • Jeremy Gunn, District 5
    Term Expires: June 30, 2028
  • Jennifer Faircloth, Board of Education
    Term Expires: June 30, 2028
  • Johnnie McAdams, Chief Superior Court Judge
    Term Expires: June 30, 2029
  • Emma Long, Sheriff's Office
    Term Expires: June 30, 2029
  • Jeremy Seamon, At-Large
    Term Expires: June 30, 2027
  • Laura Trueman, At-Large
    Term Expires: June 30, 2027
  • Cecelia Peers, Trillium Regional Director
    Term Expires: June 30, 2028
  • Vacant, Local Mental Health Professional
    Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Overview

Mission

Serves in an advisory capacity to make recommendations regarding the substance use, addiction, and mental health program needs of Brunswick County.

Membership

All members serve 4-year terms.

  • 8 members, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
  • 1 member, designated by the Sheriff and appointed by Commissioners
  • 1 member, designated by the Chief Superior Court Judge and appointed by Commissioners
  • 1 member, designated by the Board of Education and appointed by Commissioners
  • 1 member, Trillium Regional Director or designee

Documents

Bylaws (PDF)

Original by-laws adopted: August 20, 2018.                                                                                             Revised: October 1, 2018; August 19, 2019; May 20, 2024.