General Info: Program hours Monday - Friday 8am-3pm

Extended Hours available:  3 - 5pm
Phone numbers: (704) 393-8206
                              (704) 973-7944 fax 
Crisis number:     (704) 891-1319

Services offered: Respite, Personal Care, Residential Support, Adult Day care, Afterschool program (school age children), Summer program, Supported employment, Home Healthcare

GIC of Charlotte Inc.is abbreviated for the title "Growing In care.- As a classroom teacher for high school students with disabilities, Adiaha Strange established GIC Inc, in 1998. By 2001 this bright vision was birthed Into existence with hard work, favor, and good understanding. Through networking and policy Implementation, GIC has met standards with Area Mental Health Authorlty and Medicaid Programs, The Division of Facility services, and Veterans Assistance. Plans to prosper and assist all people with various disabilities be producitve citizens has driven GIC to "Grow in Care" through quality services.

GIC of Charlotte, Inc. is an Independent North carolina owned and operated provider of home and community-based health care services. We are committed to excellence and using highly qualified staff. GlC of Charlotte, Inc. has seen success and steady growth. More great people have joined GIC of Charlotte, Inc. over the years, part-time and full-time. In ten years, the corporation has grown from 2 employees and 3 clients to over 30 field staff, 6 administrative and professional staff and now serving approximately 40 or more clients in Mecklenburg county. GIC also manages over 4 licensed adult residential homes that provide assisted living, 1 adult day care with approximately 15 consumers (18 and over), along With a summer and after school program for school aged chlldren.

GIC of Charlotte Inc.is truly carrying out Its mission and goal for all people with disabilities to be as Independent as possible In their own homes and communities, rather than having to live in institutions.

What We Have to Offer

• Well-trained and supervised professional and paraprofesslonal employees.
• Highly motivated employees who are well compensated for their work.
• Well-quailfied supervisory staff, experienced with the people with whom we Work with and
  provided with the support they need to get the job done for you.
• Excellent worIdng attlance with families, case managers, and our workers sensitivity to special needs.
• Thorough background checks, Including careful reference, criminal background,Healthcare Registry, and drivers' license records checks.
• Ongoing continuing education and training.
• Goal-oriented seMces to meet Individual needs.
• Cost effective management practlces utiliZing program offices, which allow us to pay
  above average wages and provide better training and supervision. This helps us recruit
  and retain higher qualified workers to serve each individual's needs.