Every child deserves the chance to lead a safe, happy and healthy life. Our
goal is to help the children we care for do just that.
Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center, a facility of Atrium Health Stanly, offers children, who are possible
victims of abuse, a safe environment to receive emotional and physical support
from a team of caring and experienced professionals. Our dedicated social
workers, medical providers and nurses understand the sensitive nature of
suspected child abuse or neglect and have cared for over 1,800 children since
opening our doors in 2005.
To make an appointment at Butterfly House, a referral is needed and can be
made by a social worker, police officer or healthcare provider.
We serve the following counties in North Carolina: Stanly, Montgomery, Anson
and Richmond.
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Butterfly House Services
As an accredited child advocacy center, we offer the following support
services.
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Coordination of investigation and intervention services.
We work closely with law enforcement officers, prosecutors, child protective
social workers, and mental health and medical professionals to determine the
best possible care and support for every child we serve.
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Advocacy support. Child advocates offer children and
caregivers assistance with a wide range of issues, including coordinating
therapy appointments, explaining what to expect as the case proceeds,
answering questions and being a shoulder to lean on throughout the process.
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Specialized forensic interviews. Set in a warm,
child-friendly environment, interviews are conducted with great care,
allowing children to draw or play with toys as they share their thoughts and
are gently asked fact-finding questions. Our team watches the recorded
proceedings via a closed-circuit television to prevent children from having
to repeat disturbing details in multiple interviews.
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Medical exams. A certified medical examiner performs a
head-to-toe physical exam, collects any evidence and treats the child as
needed (sometimes making additional medical recommendations).
If You Suspect Child Abuse, Report It!
If you suspect child abuse, it’s your duty to report it. Call the National
Child Abuse Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-422-4453. If you think a
child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Child abuse can take these forms:
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Physical abuse
- Neglect
- Drug endangerment
- Witness to a violent crime