Creating a stable foundation, so you can build your dreams.

When we first opened our doors in 1958, we operated under the philosophy that every person deserves a life where the sky’s the limit. And over the past 60 years, we’ve worked diligently to ensure the people we support are able to choose and achieve what is important to them.

Say goodbye
to the winter blues.

Do you dread the time change each fall? Do the long, cold winter nights seem endless? If you feel this way year after year, you might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.

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Our Story

Monarch At a Glance

Helping people realize the resilience that’s within them.

Real-life stories, from real-life people.

Monarch provides high-quality care and services in a nurturing environment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders statewide. And recently, we opened the SECU Youth Crisis Center, a Monarch program in Charlotte, which provides mental health care to children and teens. The future never looked brighter.

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 not-for-profits, we take pride in offering quality care for people with mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Services

Crisis Services
Monarch’s Crisis Services include several Crisis Centers around the state and Mobile Crisis Management support. These services are for those 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)
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.

Join Our Team
Join Our Team

We offer full-time, part-time and substitute positions that are rewarding professional roles that allow teammates to learn and grow. We believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. Flexible shifts are offered for employees who have specific scheduling needs. Please take the time to explore our career opportunities.

Our Team

Meet Our Providers

Board of Directors

Meet Our Leadership Team

Debbie Granick
Randall Purdy
Amie Sharrits
Joan Johnson I/DD Community Systems Consultant
Mike McCrann Lawyer
Randall Phillips Retired Professional
James Kelley Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer – Long-Term Services and Supports
Derrick Jordan Vice President of Operations, Outpatient Services – Behavioral Health
Dr. Peggy Terhune President/Chief Executive Officer

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.