Testimonials
“GHA provides our son, Adam, with the perfect environment to live, work, and participate in community life as a self-assured, positive adult. The consistent, well-trained Direct Professional Staff and House Managers are committed to ensuring that Adam’s individual goals and emotional needs are met. GHA has our complete confidence and trust that Adam will continue to excel and be empowered throughout his life.”
—Larry & Martha Hupp
“GHA Autism Supports accepted Tommy when he was hopeless, rejected, broken, unhappy, and sometimes violent and was restrained often several times a day. GHA supported and understood him so that he is now thriving and living a happy, productive life that is free from restraints.”
—Tom and Sue Jasinski
“I was amazed at the thoroughness of GHA Autism Supports’ approach in determining if Emily was an appropriate match for their services. I knew they took the entire process seriously and would be honest in their ability to serve her unique needs. I remember well being told–We will help you every step of the way, we will be there for you, we will even cry for you–At that point, I had no doubt I was making the right decision for my daughter.”
—Amy Whichello
“GHA came along at just the right time for our family. It was becoming more evident that our son had special needs that we were not equipped to address. We are so grateful to be a part of an organization that maintains high professional standards in meeting the physical and social needs of individuals with Autism.”
—Curtis and Jackie Bynum
“GHA Autism Supports provides high quality staff to support individuals with autism, even when emergencies arise such as hurricanes, floods and pandemics. GHA is able to adjust as circumstances change so that the individuals being served continue to be safe and as engaged as possible.”
—2020 Community Survey Anonymous Participant
“GHA Autism Supports contributes to providing persons with autism with meaningful activities. They also have done a great deal in the community related to education — my family and I understand the gifts and challenges of people with autism so much better because of GHA, her programs, and — most of all — her people!”
—2020 Community Survey Anonymous Participant
COVID-19 (coronavirus) Information
GHA Autism Supports continues to keep the health and safety of all individuals supported and employees at the core of all decision making. We have implemented the following safety measures:
- All group meetings have transitioned to utilizing conferencing systems.
- Strict visitation guidelines are in effect at all programs.
- We encourage temporarily replacing in-person visitation with telephonic communication to limit exposure at all sites.
- Second Street Sundries is currently offering curbside pick-up and ordering through the online system.
- We will continue to monitor all updates, and update this information accordingly. Thank you for your patience as we navigate these uncertain times.
UNC COVID-19 Toolkit – Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times >
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

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).