A Personal Connection
In 1969, a Charlotte pediatrician, Dr. Jonnie H. McLeod, founded a counseling center to support those struggling with substance use disorder. By 2018, over 16,000 unique patients received treatment through McLeod Center’s programs.
The life-changing work of McLeod Centers was made possible by the vision of one woman, who believed that individuals struggling with substance use disorder should always be treated with dignity and respect. These remain our organization’s core values today. Patients can expect to be treated without discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, creed, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or national origin.