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NCDHHS »   Divisions »   State Operated Healthcare Facilities »   Facilities »   Murdoch Developmental Center

Murdoch Developmental Center

*** Human Rights Committee ***

Murdoch Developmental Center’s Human Rights Committee meeting times/dates have changed. See table below for information on dates, times, and how to access the meetings. Note: All meetings are virtual except the August meeting, which will be in person.

Month

Date and Time

Location

July

No meeting

No meeting

August

4th Thursday at 10:30 AM

In Person: JMH Conference Room, Administration Building at Murdoch Developmental Center

September, October, January, February, March, April, May, June

4th Thursday at 10:30 AM

Virtual: To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/jvz-euda-idn
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 929-276-1263 and enter this PIN: 648 344 171#

November

No meeting

No meeting

December

2nd Thursday at 10:30 AM

Virtual: To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/ayv-mqag-itr
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 941-677-5135 and enter this PIN: 942 144 339#

 

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About the Facility

Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC is one of three state operated developmental centers, primarily serving 25 counties of the Central Region. Murdoch provides services and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), complex behavioral challenges and or medical conditions whose clinical treatment needs cannot be supported in the community. Murdoch operates four specialty programs including children and adolescents programs which are available for individuals residing in all regions of the state.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Historical Facts and Information
Photos of our Facility

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

Persons eligible for admission to Murdoch Developmental Center shall meet the following criteria:

  • Have an intellectual disability and or developmental disability and
  • Are at least 18 years of age (excludes the specialized programs for children and adolescents) and
  • Have complex behavioral challenges and or medical conditions and clinical treatment needs that meet the ICF-IID level of care and cannot be supported in the community and
  • Community resources have been explored and an appropriate community based program is not available.

Referral and Application Process Information

Services

Our services include: 

  • Facility based respite services are provided to give caregivers temporary relief.
  • General population residential program (non-specialty programs) serves adults providing a broad array of residential, medical, habilitation and training services to promote independence.
  • BART (Behaviorally Advanced Residential Treatment) and Next Step serves adult males with an IDD diagnosis and extreme behavioral challenges.
  • STARS (Specialized Treatment for Adolescents in a Residential Setting) serves adolescents ages 13 through 17 who have dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental illness). The length of stay is up to one year.
  • PATH (Partners in Autism Treatment and Habilitation) serves children ages 6 through 16 with autism spectrum disorder and serious behavioral challenges. The length of stay is up to two years.
  • TRACK (Therapeutic Respite Addressing Crisis for Kids) serves children ages 5 through 17 who have intellectual disabilities and or autism spectrum disorders, serious behavioral challenges and are in behavioral crisis. The length of stay is between 3-45 days.

More about our Services and Residential Programs

Forms and Documents

Campus Work Program Forms
Certificate Authorizing Special Minimum Wage Rates
Details and Instructions

Work Center Program - VE Forms
Certificate Authorizing Special Minimum Wage Rates
Details and Instructions

Admissions
Referral and Application Process

Other Forms and Documents
Notice of Privacy Practices
Emergency Operations Plan

Contact

Murdoch Developmental Center
1600 East C Street
Butner, North Carolina 27509
919-575-1000

Pam Kuhno, Director
Admission Office:  919-575-1990
Consumer Advocate Office:  919-575-1030
Infirmary After-hours: 919-575-1553
Directions to Murdoch Developmental Center

 

Volunteer Information

The Volunteer Services Department at Murdoch Center works diligently to provide tangible and intangible supports to people living at the Center in an effort to improve their quality of life. Support from the community is critical to achieve this goal. They also assist by providing a program of camping and vacation experiences.

For information on the variety of ways you can participate, please contact the Volunteer Services department:
P.O. Box 3000
1600 East C Street
Butner, North Carolina 27509
Phone: (919) 575-1090

Files

Murdoch DC- History Timeline.pdf

PDF • 296.68 KB - May 25, 2016

referral and admission process Murdoch-10-22-2015.pdf

PDF • 176.92 KB - May 25, 2016

Service Detail- Murdoch Dev Ctr (1).pdf

PDF • 94.38 KB - May 25, 2016

EOP.Guidelines.MDC_.pdf

PDF • 154.75 KB - June 01, 2018

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  • Longleaf Neuro-Medical Center
  • Murdoch Developmental Center
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  • Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center
  • Whitaker Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)
  • Wright School

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