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Public Hearing Notice: NCDOT Community Transportation Program Applications

Monarch is excited to share that we are applying for six FY28 Section 5310 Capital and Purchase of Service grants to support transportation access in…

Mental Health Awareness Month: Know the Signs and Find Support 

Mental health is part of everyday life. It affects how we think, feel, connect with others and move through the world. Like physical health, mental health deserves…

Corporate Partners Reception

Thursday, October 9 6:30 p.m.Gardner Skelton 3746 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205 Join us as we raise a glass to partnership and purpose! Monarch’s…

Healing Together: National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month  

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also recognized as BIPOC Mental Health Month — a time to bring attention to the mental health…

Turning Pain into Purpose: Jennifer Childres on the Power of Peer Support

How one woman’s lived experience became a lifeline for others through Monarch’s peer support services  When Jennifer Childres first came to Monarch in 2014, it…

Monarch Legislative Day 2025

On April 2, Monarch leadership, board members and people receiving services visited the North Carolina General Assembly to meet with lawmakers. The primary purpose of…

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…

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)…

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…

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…