District of Columbia § 7-1131.09 Appointment and duties of Consumer and Family Affairs Officer.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 7-1131.09 — Appointment and duties of Consumer and Family Affairs Officer.

District of Columbia § 7-1131.09

Title 7Human Health Care and Safety.

Ch. 11BDepartment of Mental Health Establishment.

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D.C. Code § 7-1131.09 (2026).

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The Department shall have a Consumer and Family Affairs officer, appointed by the Director, and qualified by experience and training to carry out the following functions:

(1)Ensuring the involvement of consumers of mental health services and their family members in the design, implementation, and evaluation of mental health services and mental health supports;

(2)Serving as a liaison to consumers of mental health services and their family members and personal representatives; and

(3)Promoting the protection of the rights of consumers of mental health services.

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The Department shall have a Consumer and Family Affairs officer, appointed by the Director, and qualified by experience and training to carry out the following functions:

(1) Ensuring the involvement of consumers of mental health services and their family members in the design, implementation, and evaluation of mental health services and mental health supports;

(2) Serving as a liaison to consumers of mental health services and their family members and personal representatives; and

(3) Promoting the protection of the rights of consumers of mental health services.