Monarch NC - Mental Health and Human Services Care Provider

Our Story

Monarch At a Glance

Helping people realize the resilience that’s within them.

We are here for you.

Monarch provides high-quality and trauma-informed care in a nurturing environment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders across North Carolina. The care we provide is based on each individual’s needs and is delivered through a customized treatment plan, designed to help each person we support achieve what is most important in his or her life. We are here to help.

Our Services

Let’s make a difference.

Since 1958, Monarch has been a statewide provider of comprehensive specialty mental health and human services.

And as one of North Carolina’s largest non-profits, we take pride in offering trauma-informed, quality care for people with mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Behavioral Health Services

Crisis Services
Monarch’s Crisis Services include several Crisis Centers around the state and Mobile Crisis Management support. These trauma-informed services are for people who are experiencing a crisis and are in immediate need of the proper care.

Enhanced Services
We offer person-centered support designed to improve the range of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities care for those with chronic and complicated disabilities.

Outpatient Services (Open Access)
When the need for Monarch’s services is immediate, Open Access encourages individuals to simply walk-in for the first appointment in order to jump-start the road to recovery.

Peer Support Services
Monarch now offers Peer Support Specialist Certification Training, enabling you to assist your peers in a variety of ways as it pertains to their struggles.

Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)

Residential Options
We provide a variety of options that help the people we support find a place that truly feels like home and fosters positive relationships.

Employment Services
After listening to an individual’s interests and goals, we formulate a plan and teach them skills they need to achieve their goals.

Community
Our professionals help people thrive in their communities by teaching them how to build relationships, go to school, find their dream job and more.

COVID-19 Resources for you and your family.

Information on Monarch schedule changes and site closings, information on managing health and wellness during COVID-19, and a look at Monarch’s Frontline Heroes, who are providing life-changing services and support every day.

Our Team

Meet Our Providers

Board of Directors

Meet Our Leadership Team

Theresa Williamson Physician Assistant

Ashley Navey Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Tarek Aziz Psychiatrist

Kara Guerriero Business Owner and Advocate

Jeff Gaskin Financial Services and Portfolio Management Executive

Benjamin Marsh, Board Chair Pastor, First Alliance Church, Winston-Salem

Dr. Peggy Terhune President/Chief Executive Officer

Dave Brown Chief Information Officer

Laurie Weaver Vice President of Marketing and Philanthropy

Find Monarch Services And Locations

Monarch is a statewide provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. The shaded North Carolina map below indicates where we have physical locations, but we serve many more counties. Search for more information about the support we offer in those areas.