Advisory Councils of Easterseals
People are Talking, Easterseals is Listening
If you or someone you care about is receiving services at Easterseals, we want to hear from you. Every Easterseals program site has an advisory council or focus groups – made up of persons served, their family members and other interested parties – that meet regularly to provide feedback regarding our services. Every suggestion made by these groups is reviewed by the agency’s administrators and Board of Directors and often result in changes that improve the quality of our services. Participants are informed of any improvements that are made because of their ideas.
Get Involved to Make a Difference
In addition to providing suggestions about our services, advisory council members may also get involved in the following ways:
• Volunteer to assist with special projects coordinated by the council, such as voter registration drives and council member recruitment efforts
• Volunteer or participate in Easterseals events, such as walks, rallies, fund-raisers, etc.
• Learn more about mental health from guest speakers and improve your advocacy skills
• Review the agency’s outcomes, including satisfaction survey results
• Provide input to the agency’s annual quality improvement plan
• Submit articles and/or artwork to the consumer newsletter
• Provide input by attending the Easterseals Board of Director or special committee meetings
What People Are Saying
Quotes from consumers who participate in advisory councils
"The advisory council is for consumers to voice our concerns to those who can address them."
The council is "a wonderful, diverse group of people that consider different possibilities to change things for the good of Easterseals."
"We are involved in special projects throughout the year that help us with understanding and coping with mental illness."
"The CAC helped me advocate for the rights of others, which gave me the self-esteem to advocate for my needs also…It’s always nice to give back to the place (Easterseals) that gave you so much."
"The council is a good opportunity to help consumers with any problems they have; it is a good way to communicate issues that will be viable to consumers."
Participation is a chance to "give our input on things that we think should be done or changed within Easterseals."
"The council is a good way to know what’s going on and give my opinion."
"I like being a part of the council because we get a chance to be heard and voice our individual opinion. Also, participating helps improve my social skills."
Join an advisory council today!
Why join?
Let your voice be heard by joining Advisory Councils of Easterseals. Initiate positive change! Your concerns and ideas can be heard and put into action.
Who can join?
If you or your child receive services at Easterseals, you are eligible to join one of the Advisory Councils.
How do I join?
To join one of our councils please request more information at the front desk of the location where you'd like to participate.
Advisory Council Easterseals (Teens and Parents Council) - Family services locations in Southfield and Auburn Hills - call 248.376.3229
Adult Council (Southfield) - Adult services location in Southfield - call 248.372.6879
Adult Council (Pontiac) - Adult services location in Pontiac - call 248.706.2943
