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10/28/2026

Earlier this month, Monarch Healthcare leadership attended the USA Clubhouse International Conference in Arlington, Virginia, alongside two Charlotte Clubhouse Advisory Board members! As Charlotte Clubhouse officially joins Monarch Healthcare and prepares to reopen in Mecklenburg County next month, this conference provided a valuable opportunity to learn, connect and collaborate with Clubhouses from across the country. 
 
We are grateful for the chance to exchange ideas, discuss strategies and explore ways to strengthen our services. Experiences like this reinforce the impact of the Clubhouse Model and the importance of creating supportive, community-based spaces where adults living with mental illness can find connection, purpose and independence. 💚

10/27/2026

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 🎧🧩🫧
 
At Monarch Healthcare, occupational therapy techniques are a key part of behavioral health crisis support for youth visiting our SECU Youth Crisis Center in Charlotte or the Stephen M. Morris Behavioral Health Center in Concord. 
 
Our team of occupational therapists use trauma-informed, sensory-based interventions to help youth manage emotions, develop coping strategies and build skills that promote stabilization and recovery. Both facilities feature sensory rooms that provide safe, calming environments where youth can access tools and resources to help regulate their emotions.
 
As occupational therapy is celebrated worldwide today, we are proud to highlight the important role occupational therapy plays in behavioral health crisis support. 💚

10/26/2026

National Disability Employment Awareness Month reminds us that employment can be so much more than a paycheck. 🧡

For 31-year-old Dalton Williams, who lives with cerebral palsy and mental health challenges, finding employment through our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service has provided opportunities for connection, personal growth and goal development. As a cashier at Taco Bell, he finds meaningful connection through everyday interactions with customers and fellow staff members.

Dalton also finds connection with Peer Employment Mentor Brian Colson, who provides support through lived experience and understanding. As someone who loves to support others and learn from their experiences, Dalton is considering pursuing a peer support certification himself, a path Brian and several others have encouraged!

Dalton’s story is a reminder that, for some, meaningful employment is not just about a paycheck. It’s about personal growth, belonging and moving forward with new goals. 🧡

10/25/2026

In honor of International Artists Day today, we celebrate the talented artists in our day programs! 🎨

For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, visual arts offer opportunities for self-expression, communication, connection and inclusion. Whether participants are painting, creating ceramic art, crafting with beads or working with any other art form, their creativity spreads joy and inspiration to those who see their art!

Swipe to see some of our talented artists and their work. 🧡

10/24/2026

When someone is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, care cannot wait.

At Monarch Healthcare, we use the telehealth platform doxy.me, which allows patients to join the waiting room anytime, even when an appointment is not scheduled. This made it possible for one of our therapists to immediately notice when a patient unexpectedly appeared in the telehealth waiting room one afternoon. The therapist joined the call to find the patient unresponsive and our team immediately coordinated with emergency services, which saved the patient’s life.

Doxy.me makes a difference in the work we do every day, reducing barriers and allowing us to connect with patients when it matters most. 💚

10/21/2026

Participants of our Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) program in New Bern danced the night away with friends, family and staff at their first under-the-sea themed prom! 🪩✨
 
The special evening was an opportunity for participants to dress up, have fun and connect with one another outside of their normal routines and experiences.
 
While this was the New Bern ICF team’s first prom, the joy among attendees made it clear that it would not be the last. The event was filled with meaningful moments, connections and experiences that will be remembered for years to come. 🧡

10/21/2026

Don't forget to join us for the second FREE webinar in a four-part series on Monarch Healthcare's critical behavioral health services next Tuesday, October 27! See details and how to register below.

It's time for another informative webinar on behavioral health crisis services! Join us on October 27 for a free 30-minute webinar about Monarch Healthcare's Lumberton Facility-Based Crisis (FBC) Center, a 24/7 crisis stabilization program that provides immediate support for adults experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises.

During this session, participants will gain an overview of the Facility-Based Crisis Center's services, where individuals can receive short-term crisis care while care teams assess needs and develop a path toward recovery.

Webinar Details:
📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 11:30 A.M - 12:00 P.M.
🔗 to register: 9146beb9-ce33-4fdd-a581-e3564f231c7a@f01957b7-0f0d-4c6d-b2b5-17f4598c4b28" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9146beb9-ce33-4fdd-a581-e3564f231c7a@f01957b7-0f0d-4c6d-b2b5-17f4598c4b28

Whether you are a healthcare professional, social worker, case manager, community partner, or behavioral health advocate, this webinar will provide valuable insight into a critical resource that offers hope, healing, and rapid access to care for adults in crisis across North Carolina.

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Beth McGowen, gifted pianist and resident of one of Monarch Healthcare’s group homes, for receiving the Hometown Hero Award in Stanly County! 👏

Beth is a talented musician who plays both piano and pipe organ entirely by ear, graduating from the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in 1993. This award recognizes her warmth and kindness as she shares her gift with her community, performing in her church, assisted living communities and for others throughout the area. Committed to learning and her passion for music, Beth is currently enrolled at Stanly Community College studying the History of Rock Music.

Beyond sharing her musical talent, Beth continues to give back to the community through her involvement in the YMCA and Albemarle Lions Club.

This award represents the profound impact Beth has on those around her. Through her musical gift, kindness and generosity, Beth continues to spread joy and inspiration throughout her community. 🧡

10/19/2026

We were proud to participate in the Benchmarks’ Destination 2026 Conference in Cherokee, NC, where two Monarch Healthcare leaders showcased innovative approaches to care through poster presentations.
 
Alison Johnson, Director of Occupational Therapy, presented on the ways occupational therapy supports youth in behavioral health crises through sensory-based interventions, emotional regulation and skill development. 
 
Mary Katherine Carmon, Vice President of Primary Care Services, presented on Monarch Healthcare’s Integrated Primary Care Model, showcasing efforts to improve health outcomes by integrating primary care and behavioral health services. 

We are proud to take integrated, innovative approaches to strengthen whole-person care and honored to share our expertise with our peers. Thank you for having us Benchmarks North Carolina! 🩵

10/18/2026

Strengthening access to behavioral health care, together. 💙
 
A heartfelt thank you to Molina Healthcare of North Carolina for generously supporting the Stephen M. Morris Behavioral Health Center with a contribution to support the facility’s Adult Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), which provides a dedicated space for adults in mental health or substance use crisis to receive compassionate, timely care.
 
We are grateful for this partnership, which truly makes a difference in meeting the behavioral health needs of individuals and families across Cabarrus County and the surrounding region. 💚