Local Human Rights Committee
Human Rights Regulations Information
What Is A Local Human Rights Committee?
A Local Human Rights Committee (LHRC) is comprised of volunteers who represent mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services, professional groups and consumer groups. The committee’s responsibility is to perform certain functions under the state Human Rights Regulations. The State Human Rights Committee appoints the LHRC members for a term of three years after consultation with the Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.
The LHRC plays a vital role by: 1) conducting fact finding hearings and making recommendations for resolution of complaints not resolved formally or informally by staff; 2) reviewing and making recommendations concerning policies, procedures, practices, treatment plans and restrictive programming; 3) reviewing and making recommendations concerning requests for variance to the Human Rights Regulations; and 4) performing other oversight functions according to the Local Human Rights Committee By-laws.
LHRC Meetings
The Central State Hospital LHRC holds monthly meetings, beginning at 8:30 AM in the main conference room of building #113 on the campus of Central State Hospital. Directions to the campus are available by clicking here.
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LHRC Membership
The Central State Hospital LHRC is always interested in hearing from individuals who have an interest in serving as members. Consumers of mental health services and family members of consumers are especially encouraged to apply. If you would like to find out more information about the LHRC, or for inquiries regarding committee membership and vacancies, contact Mr. Michael Curseen, Human Rights Advocate for the Central State Hospital LHRC at P.O. Box 4030 Petersburg, VA 23803 or by telephone at (804) 524-7247 or at michael.curseen@co.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov. A personal interview conducted by members of the CSH LHRC is required of all applicants for committee membership, and final decisions regarding appointments are made by the State Human Rights Committee.