Our History

Since 1978, GHA Autism Supports has served individuals from across North Carolina with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A group of parents in Stanly County seeking supports for their children secured funding for the opening of the first children’s residence in the late seventies. Since that time, GHA has expanded offering a number of services for individuals with autism. GHA Autism Supports has grown from an organization serving five children to an organization that currently supports nearly 100 individuals in over multiple programs providing residential, vocational, educational, community and in-home services. GHA Autism Supports is recognized as a model community for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and hosts visitors from all over the world who are interested in using similar practices in their native countries.

Contact Us

Physical Address:
213 N. Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2487, Albemarle, NC 28002

Wilmington Office:
PO Box 4122, Wilmington, NC 28406

Phone: (704) 982-9600
Fax: (704) 982-8155

Wilmington:
Phone: (910) 769-1046
Fax: (910) 399-1780

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GHA Autism Supports is licensed by the Division of Health Service Regulation of the North Carolina Department of Human Resources. In addition, GHA Autism Supports is nationally accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). ICF/IID homes are certified by the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance. GHA Autism Supports is a member of the North Carolina Association of Community-Based ICF/IID and CAP providers and the North Carolina Providers Council.


In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).