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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