*** Human Rights Committee ***

Human Rights Committee meetings will be held via teleconference until further notice.

These meetings are held at 1:00 p.m. on the 3^rd Monday of every month, with the exception of July.

The telephone number to use is: 919-947-7956

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About the Facility

Cherry Hospital is an inpatient regional referral psychiatric hospital in Goldsboro, NC. As one of three psychiatric hospitals operated by the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Cherry Hospital provides services to 38 counties in the eastern region of North Carolina.

As a place of hope, care and recovery, Cherry Hospital has been working to improve the lives of those experiencing severe mental illness for more than a century. A teaching site for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and Campbell University, Cherry Hospital welcomes psychiatry residents, fellows and medical students routinely as they embrace the opportunity to train with the professional staff holding clinical faculty appointments.
Mission, Philosophy, and Vision
Accreditation and Affiliation
Photos of Cherry Hospital

Counties We Serve: Cherry Hospital serves the following 38 counties in eastern North Carolina:

For more information please visit NC DHHS: Facilities

Careers

Joining the team of Cherry Hospital is a great career decision. If you thrive in an environment where colleagues are supportive, growth opportunities are rich and connecting with patients is at the heart of what you do, then we invite you to look into the work we do at Cherry Hospital.

Cherry Hospital is an easy commute from the Raleigh-Durham area and from the coastal regions such as New Bern. Surrounded by major universities and less than 2 hours from the beautiful beaches of North Carolina this is an exciting place to work and offers many opportunities for professional growth.

Cherry Hospital offers careers in a wide variety of disciplines that support the operations of the hospital. Qualified individuals interested in non-clinical, support positions such as environmental services, nutritional services, maintenance and administrative positions can learn more about current openings at Work for NC and search for job openings at Cherry Hospital.

Nursing careers at Cherry Hospital are rewarding and challenging while offering opportunities for professional growth and the opportunity to find your special fit in the nursing profession. To learn more about nursing positions visit Work for NC or contact a nursing recruiter at (919) 947-8307

Healthcare professionals such as physicians, clinical social workers, psychologists, physician assistants or nurse practitioners wishing to explore opportunities with Cherry Hospital should contact the Healthcare Professional Recruiter at (919) 947-8017.

Physicians joining the team at Cherry Hospital may be eligible to participate in the state loan repayment program while enjoying an opportunity for extraordinary career development and clinical experience. To learn more about the state loan repayment program visit The Office of Rural Healthcare.  

Cherry Hospital employees enjoy NC state employee benefits and retirement. To learn more about the benefits of working for NC please visit Work for NC.

Veteran Initiative

Cherry Hospital proudly participates in the North Carolina military employment initiative (NC4ME) to better utilize the knowledge, skills and abilities of our veterans and service members. Together we will make North Carolina the leading state for military employment. 

Services

Cherry Hospital offers mental health services to adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. With a full staff of licensed psychiatrists as well as internal medicine, family medicine physicians and mid-level practitioners, the hospital provides short term care as well as long term care when necessary. Treatment is comprehensive and includes physical, diagnostic, an array of therapeutic approaches including individual, group, behavior, milieu therapy, occupational, recreational and creative arts therapies.  

Human Rights Committee (HRC): Our HRC meets every third Monday of the month (with the exception of July and December- no meetings held).

Referral Resources

Regional Referral Form
Involuntary Commitment- Consumer Fact Sheet
Examination and Recommendation to Determine Necessity for Involuntary Commitment
Notice of Privacy Practices
Notice of Nondiscrimination
User-Friendly Charge Sheet 2023-2024 (Excel)
Machine-Readable Charge Sheet 2023-2024 (Excel)

Visitor Information

When may I visit a Cherry Hospital patient? Are there regular visiting hours?

Our desire is that you enjoy your visit. The following guidelines will assist you in having a safe and successful visit. Visiting hours in the adult units are daily as follows:
Monday–Friday: 2pm-8pm
Weekends & Holidays: 9:30am–10:30am, 1:30pm–4:30pm, 6pm–8pm
You must have a valid I.D. to visit

More about Cherry Hospital

The Cherry Foundation, Inc.

This not for profit and tax exempt organization (501(c)(3) Organization) was established to provide further assistance to those affected by mental illness while admitted at Cherry Hospital. Contributions are tax deductible and are utilized directly for the therapeutic care of the patient. Gifts may be made in the form of endowments, cash donations, State Employees Combined Campaign or honorary/memorial contributions.
Details on the Cherry Foundation, Inc.

Contact

Cherry Hospital
1401 West Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530 
(919) 947-7000