"Through my years of referring people to various treatment programs none of these programs were as successful as Samaritan Colony." - Donald R. (Bobby) Huffman, Superior Court Judge (Retired)

Mission Statement

“Samaritan Colony provides coordinated care and ongoing support to underserved people and their families who suffer from addiction.”

Vision Statement

“All members of our community are living hopeful and productive lives free from the effects of addiction.”

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Who We Are

Facility Overview

Samaritan Colony is a nonprofit residential chemical dependency treatment facility in Rockingham, NC. Since 1975, we have been committed to providing compassionate, coordinated care and ongoing support to underserved people who suffer from addiction.

Samaritan Colony has two facilities: one for men and one for women.

Our Philosophy

Samaritan Colony believes that addiction is a three-fold illness and unless all three areas are treated, a person's life can become unmanageable. These three areas are physical, mental, and spiritual.

 
We believe that through the commitment to abstinence from alcohol & drugs, the development of responsibility, acceptance of a higher power, and supportive connections in the recovery community, long-term recovery can be yours.

Our Services

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28-Day Residential Treatment

Our program is a 12-Step facilitation program that includes evidence-based, cognitive, behavioral, social, and recreational therapies. We also provide character-building classes where men learn to put structure and responsibility back into their lives. Through individual and group therapy, family counseling, and essential life skills training, you will be able to live a sober life with confidence.

Family Program

Addiction affects everyone, including the family. However, family support and commitment can make a huge impact on the recovery process. We'll give you the resources and counseling to begin the healing process together.

Recovery Housing and Aftercare Planning

Our clinical staff works with you to coordinate a plan for aftercare and housing, if needed. Some men will return home to their families, others will consider going back to school, or will need jobs and recovery supported housing.

Community Outreach

We work with community collaboratives, religious, medical, social service, and criminal justice providers to offer education and to promote recovery in the Sandhills and other areas of North Carolina.

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Staff

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Executive Director

Mark Christopher, CPSS
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Development Director

Maggie Sergio
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Clinical Director

Barry Hill, MA, LCAS
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Operations

Nikki Wells, Operations Officer
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Clinician

Art Smith
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Services Coordinator

Sam Short, CPSS

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Services Coordinator

Jason Turman, CPSS

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Medical Staff

Roger Mitchel, PA

Roger Mitchel, PA  Medical Staff

Born in Asheville NC, Roger Mitchel completed P.A. (physician assistant) school at the Medical University of South Carolina. Following graduation Roger spent the next 10 years in Los Angeles, CA working for Cigna’s Health Department as part of their chemical dependency team. Additionally, Roger worked for West County Medical treating patients with substance use disorder in the Long Beach area.

Roger returned to NC in the early 1990s to work with Dr. Ted Clark, one of the pioneers in chemical dependency treatment. During this time Dr. Clark introduced Roger to Samaritan Colony, and he has been with The Colony ever since, providing intake physical exams for new clients. Roger lives in Pinehurst with his wife Betsy, who is a nurse, and their two dogs. Roger enjoys outdoor sports and is an enthusiastic and avid tennis player.

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Clinician

Robert Smith, CADC

Robert Smith, CADC

Born and raised in Richmond County, Robert Smith has been an active member of the recovery community for the last 37 years. Robert has been an employee of The Colony for the last 18 years and has been a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug counselor) for the last 11 years.

Robert gives back through volunteer work at the Morrison Correctional Institution and, on two separate occasions, has been awarded Volunteer of the Year. Robert spends his free time antiquing and treasure hunting, and considers his work as a CADC to be a privilege and an honor.

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Clinician

Christy Wills, BS, QP, NCPSS

Christy Wills, BS, QP, NCPSS


Christy Wills is a native of Richmond County and is active in the local recovery
community. Christy has been in long-term recovery for over eight years.

Christy’s experience includes working for RHA Health Services for six years as a QP
(Quality Professional) on the peer support team for mental health and substance
use disorders.

Christy joined the Samaritan Colony team in March 2025 as part of the clinical staff
for the SECU Women’s Recovery Center. Christy enjoys working with women in
recovery and sharing her life experiences as an inspiration for others that recovery
is possible.

Christy has three children and a grandson, who keep her on the go. She loves
spending time outdoors, tending to flowers, and believes it is essential to make
time for self-care. Christy loves all animals, especially cats. Christy says she “loves
to give back what was so freely given to me, freedom from the bondage of addiction”.

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Clinician

Richard Corcoran, LCSW

Richard Corcoran - LCSW


Richard has been involved in the Recovery Community for over five years. He currently
lives in Lumberton, NC, with his cat, Pisces, and spends his spare time hanging out with
friends, reading, doing woodworking projects around the house, and making sure Pisces
has a constant supply of snacks."

Richard Corcoran received his BSW from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke
with a Minor in Substance Abuse and his MSW from the same institution in 2016. Richard
completed an internship for his master’s degree in the Psychiatric Unit at UNC Health
Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was hired for a Clinical Social Worker position (as an
LCSWA) there after graduation.

Richard fulfilled the licensure requirements as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in
2022. He continued to work in the Psychiatric Unit at UNC Health Southeastern until
February 2025, after which he joined Samaritan Colony to be a licensed clinician at the
SECU Women's Recovery Center.

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Man’s Best Friend at The Colony

LW (short for – “Little Webster)
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In Memory of Webster

Webster

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Board Of Directors

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Clint Ray – Board Chair
Lee Wallace – Vice Chair
Dr. Robert G. Townsend, III, DO
Phil Ford
Billy Dunn
Becky Wallace
Richard Means
Linda W. Douglas
Andy Andrews

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