Guardianship
Guardianship is a court appointed contract
through which a person, corporate or public
agent manages the personal affairs of an
individual who lacks the capacity to do so
on their own.
Guardians can be a family member, a close
friend or neighbor, or a professional guardian
who has received specialized training. They
support the incapacitated person in making
decisions whenever possible, asking for their
input and acting in the best interest of the
person supported.
Phone Number: (866) 272-7826Website: www.MonarchNC.org
Monarch provides supports and services to
thousands of people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, mental illness
and substance use disorders throughout
North Carolina. Monarch is a nonprofit
organization that is nationally accredited by
CQL and CABHA certified.
Monarch’s Guardianship Service
Monarch’s guardianship service is a collaborative effort of all involved in the care
and life of the person being served. The people who are appointed a guardian have
either been diagnosed with mental illness or a developmental disability and many are
considered to be difficult and high risk cases.
We work to find placements for people we support, as well as a place to live. Our
guardianship service ensures that we attend the hearings, court appearances and
hospital visits of the person being supported. We also participate in team meetings
for innovation services, mental health services and vocational services, and in making
medical decisions and end of life plans/hospice care with family members.
The most vital part of guardianship is including the person being served and their family
in all decisions and assisting them in living as independently as possible.
Our Services
Established in 1958, Monarch is a nonprofit organization supporting thousands of
people with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance
use disorders throughout North Carolina. We offer services that include residential
support, vocational assistance, employment services and behavioral health services
to people of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. To view a complete list of our
services, visit: www.MonarchNC.org.
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