01/14/2026
We’re proud to share that Samaritan Colony has officially received its state license from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for the SECU Women’s Recovery Center.
The 14-bed facility, completed in summer 2025, will begin admitting women for substance use disorder treatment on February 1, 2026. This license confirms the center meets all state standards for safety, staffing, and clinical care.
“I am proud of the staff for their dedication in bringing the SECU Women’s Recovery Center from vision to reality,” said Board Chair Clint Ray. “We also extend deep gratitude to our donors and community partners. This milestone would not have been possible without their support.”
Executive Director Mark Christopher emphasized that the center is about more than treatment—it’s about transformation.
“This will be a place where women reflect on who they were, choose who they no longer want to be, and begin the work of becoming who they are meant to be,” Christopher said. “Through commitment, accountability, and community, they will grow—discovering the power of being useful to others. That sense of purpose is what sustains recovery.”
Founded in 1975, Samaritan Colony has served men and families impacted by addiction for over 50 years. The SECU Women’s Recovery Center marks an important expansion of our mission—bringing structured, evidence-based care to women in a safe, supportive environment.
Pictured at the main entrance to the SECU Women’s Recovery Center are, from left to right, executive director Mark Christopher and Samaritan Colony board chair Clint Ray.
