Restoring PRIDE to People Across North Carolina
Mental Health Services Tailored to Individual Needs
Pride in North Carolina (PRIDE) is a private organization established in 1988 to provide services to persons of all ages with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and behavioral disorders.
PRIDE provides a community-based network of services designed to serve an individual’s needs in the least restrictive and most appropriate setting. Services are developed based upon the premise that programs should be as flexible and unrestrictive as the individual’s needs allow. Additionally, these services should change as the needs of the individual changes.
PRIDE services are rooted in the concept of normalization – the belief that all persons, regardless of the nature and extent of disability, should be integrated into their community and enjoy all the residential, recreational, educational, vocational and social benefits the community offers. This approach maximizes continuity with the individual’s own family and community network.
Individualized Treatment: One Size Does NOT Fit All
PRIDE understands the importance of individualized treatment programs in reaching individuals who, understandably, do not respond to a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
PRIDE is able to tailor services to provide an effective treatment program for even the most “unique” needs. If there is a need, PRIDE will address it. PRIDE furthermore strives to maintain the dignity and worth of individuals and their families by acknowledging and respecting their needs, providing them with a support system, and working with them as equal partners. PRIDE has satellite offices located in various parts of eastern, western and central North Carolina.
Leadership Team
Gary W. Bass, MSW LCSW
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
(252) 341-4846
Nicole Springer, BS, QP
QAQI Training Director
(910) 452-1460
Courtney Owens, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Clinical Director
(919) 934-1312
Melissa Hamilton, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
Regional Director
252-265-9200
Lillian Davis, BA
Director of Business Development
919-934-1312
Jason Rutski, BA, QP
Director of Business Operations
(910) 452-1460
Christina Kelley, MA, LCMHC
Lead Regional Director
(252) 265-9200
Perry Gurganus, MS
Regional Director
(252) 331-0322
Kim Hinnant-Morris, BSW
Human Resources Director
252-265-9200
Megan Pate, BS
Program Director
919-934-1312
Maurice Pressley, BA,
Program Director
984-520-6080
Sheldon McNeil, MSW
Regional Director
910-938-9833
Micky Fulk, MSW, LCSW
Lead Regional Director
(252) 321-8080
Find a Location
Pride in North Carolina has 11 locations across the state. Find the location nearest and most convenient for you.