News & Events

Harmonizing with Purpose: Beth McGowen Shares Her Gift of Music

Inside Cohen House in Norwood, North Carolina, music is more than background noise — it’s a daily reminder of the remarkable talent of resident Elizabeth…

Understanding the NC Innovations Waiver Webinar

Monarch hosted a Virtual Lunch & Learn webinar on March 18, 2025, to provide valuable insights into the NC Innovations Waiver, a Medicaid-funded program designed…

Threading Creativity and Confidence: Emily Drake’s Felting Mastery 

At Lincolnton Arts Center day program, Emily Drake’s hands move with quiet focus, guiding soft strands of wool into shape. With each precise stab of…

Sip & Paint 2025

Join us for an afternoon of painting and partying, with Monarch's creative arts team and program artists!

The Person Behind the Talent: How DSP Chester McKenzie Helps Others Find Their Voice 

For Chester McKenzie, music has always been more than just sound, it’s a way to express, connect and empower. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP)…

The Columbus Industries Choir: More Alike Than Different Through the Power of Music 

The room is quiet for just a moment — then, the first note rings out. A familiar melody fills the air and suddenly, voices rise…

Understanding the NC Innovations Waiver – Virtual Lunch & Learn

As part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Monarch is hosting a FREE virtual Lunch & Learn to provide valuable insights into the NC Innovations Waiver, a program that…

Friends of UMAR Charlotte Luncheon

Wednesday, April 23, 2025Providence United Methodist Church2810 Providence RdCharlotte, NC 28211 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Art Sale and Silent Auction View and purchase artwork from…

2025 Dreams Take Flight Golf Tournament

Monday, May 5, 2025Tillery Tradition Country Club214 Tradition Drive, Mt. Gilead, NC9:30 a.m. Shotgun Start2:30 p.m. Lunch and Awards Ceremony Monarch’s Annual Dreams Take Flight…

Monarch Appoints Blake Martin, MHA, President

MONARCH APPOINTS BLAKE MARTIN, MHA, AS PRESIDENTPeggy Terhune, Ph.D., MBA, OTR/L Remains CEO, Leading Company’s Strategic Vision ALBEMARLE, NC – Monarch, a leading provider of…

Monarch Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Albemarle, NC – Monarch, a leading provider of behavioral health services in North Carolina and Rhode Island, has again earned The Joint…

Monarch Joins Groundbreaking for New Behavioral Health Center in Cabarrus County

Monarch officials joined Cabarrus County leaders, community stakeholders and families of people living with mental illness to mark the groundbreaking for the Stephen M. Morris…