RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
InReach operates 17 group homes in well-established neighborhoods located throughout Mecklenburg County (Charlotte), two in Union County (Wingate), and one in Catawba County (Hickory) .
Each home provides a home-like environment with 24/7 supervision for adults ages 21 and up. There are 3-6 residents with various developmental disabilities including Down Syndrome, Autism, and Cerebral Palsy living in each home. One home is specifically for individuals who are deaf and have a developmental disability. Residents receive regular instruction in independent living skills such as personal care, shopping, cooking, housekeeping, and accessing community services.
Our homes provide a place for personal growth as well as stimulating social interaction. Activities include attaining meaningful employment, attending school, volunteering, participating in arts, music, dance, and other recreational activities.
Group homes
InReach operates 17 group homes in well-established neighborhoods located throughout Mecklenburg County (Charlotte), two in Union County (Wingate), and one in Catawba County (Hickory) .
Each home provides a home-like environment with 24/7 supervision for adults ages 21 and up. There are 3-6 residents with various developmental disabilities including Down Syndrome, Autism, and Cerebral Palsy living in each home.
One home is specifically for individuals who are deaf and have a developmental disability.Residents receive regular instruction in independent living skills such as personal care, shopping, cooking, housekeeping, and accessing community services. Our homes provide a place for personal growth as well as stimulating social interaction.
Activities include attaining meaningful employment, attending school, volunteering, participating in arts, music, dance, and other recreational activities.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age 21 or older
- Current psychological evaluation (within 5 years).
If you are interested in learning more and to find out if you qualify, please contact Elizabeth Doggett at edoggett@inreachnc.org
Independent Community Housing
InReach manages one- and two-bedroom condominiums and apartments in various Charlotte neighborhoods.
The Mother Teresa Villa, a 12-Unit complex, offers individual apartments with one on-site apartment for staff.
Rent is set at one-third of the tenant’s income and includes all utilities except cable and phone service. While InReach or other local resources offer staff support and supervision, this is optional and not required.
There is a waiting list for these condominiums and apartments. Interested individuals may be added to the waiting list by requesting an application from the InReach office or downloading from this website.
If you are interested in learning more and to find out if you qualify, please contact Kim Johnson at kjohnson@inreachnc.org
Supported Living
Supported Living provides community living skills instruction for those residing in their own apartments, condominiums, or homes. Daily routines incorporate activities typical of others living in the community. Our staff visit each person regularly and are available 24 hours a day as needed.
Eligibility Criteria:
- A resident of Mecklenburg County
- Age 18 or older
- Current psychological evaluation (within 5 years).
- Living independently in an apartment, condo or home in the community
- Able to perform basic self-care skills (bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, self-administer medications) or receive or pay for personal attendant care
- Demonstrate basic safety at home and in the community
If you are interested in learning more and to find out if you qualify, contact Kristy Pearson at kpearson@inreachnc.org
Residential Housing Application
To be considered for Residential Services, please download and complete the Residential-Housing Application.




