1509 S. Hawthorne Road
              Winston-Salem, NC 27103

              Telephone: (336) 768-3880
                  Fax : (336) 768-3505


 


Meet Our Staff         (updated as of 5/5/2010)

Andy Hagler                                                                                                              


 Andy Hagler is the agency's Executive Director and has held this position since May 1997.

Andy received his undergraduate dergree in Early Childhood Education from East Carolina University in 1980. From 1980-1984, Andy was a second and third grade schoolteacher at Belhaven Elementary School in Belhaven, North Carolina. He then pursued and earned a Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance from The University of North Carolina in Greensboro in 1987. Subsequently, Andy was hired full-time at UNCG in the Office of Disabled Student Services where he provided academic accommodations for college students with a variety of disabling conditions. During his tenure at UNCG, Andy pursued and earned his second Master's in Public Affairs in 1991.

From 1992 -1997, Andy was the Executive Director of The Arc of High Point - formerly The Association for Retarded Citizens of High Point.

A native of Charlotte, Andy primarily grew up in Washington, NC but has lived in a number of communities, large and small, throughout the state. 

Andy lives in Winston-Salem in the West End Community.
Andy can be reached by e-mail at: andy@triadmentalhealth.org or you can reach him at The Mental Health Association at (336) 768-3880. 

Eileen Barley 


 Eileen Barley is Administrative
Assistant/Bookkeeper of The Mental Health Association and has held her position since June 1997. Eileen works in creating and implementing office systems, policies, and procedures and monitors all administrative projects. She also maintains and implements all financial records, accounts and representative payee services.

Eileen previously lived on Long Island, New York where she had worked in various NY State mental health facilities for eleven years. From 1989 -1991, she served as principal account clerk and supervisor for the business office of Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center. 
In 1991, the business office consolidated with Kings Park Psychiatric Center, a larger adult facility.
Eileen moved to this facility as the supervisor of the accounts payable department.  Then, in 1993, Eileen and her husband relocated to Winston-Salem where she has worked ever since.
To contact Eileen, e-mail her at eileen@triadmentalhealth.org or call the Mental Health Association at (336) 768-3880.

Barbara E. Richardson


 Barbara E. Richardson is a part-time Office Assistant for The Mental Health Association and was employed on November 14, 2006. Barbara works at various duties, such as answering the phone, routing calls, taking messages and greeting visitors. Barbara also performs a variety of computer/keyboarding activities and generally helps out as needed.

Barbara is originally from Bellaire, Ohio, but has made her home in the Winston-Salem area since October, 1985. She worked for 7 years at the Forsyth County County Jail as an Administrative Assisitant to the Medical Administrator/Director.
To contact Barbara, e-mail her at barbara@triadmentalhealth.org or call the Mental Health Association at (336) 768-3880.

Norma Jean Wilkes

Norma Jean Wilkes joined the MHA staff in Jan. 2009 acting as an eating disorder specialist.  Thanks to a grant from The Winston-Salem Foundation, Norma Jean is heading up an effort to educate our community about the dangers of eating disorders and the resources available to treat them.

Norma Jean moved to Winston-Salem 7 years ago from Albuquerque, New Mexico. After receiving her Masters Degree from The University of New Mexico, she Founded and Directed The New Mexico Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders where she worked for the next 16 years.

Norma Jean loves humming birds, flowers, cats and The Wizard of Oz.  She enjoys public speaking and is a storyteller.

To contact Norma Jean, e-mail her at normajean@triadmentalhealth.org or call the Mental Health Association at (336) 768-3880.

Carla M. Bryant

Carla M. Bryant is the agency’s Director of Program Services at the Mental Health Association. Carla began her duties on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Carla earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Communications from Winston-Salem State University and later earned a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey.

Carla has a broad range of professional and volunteer and non-profit work, both in Winston-Salem and in New Jersey. Most recently, Carla was the Program Manager/Director for a Drop-In Center for persons who are homeless in New Jersey. In addition to serving as Director of Program Services, Carla facilitates a support group for women living with HIV through AIDS Care Service. 
Carla lives in the Washington Park neighborhood of Winston-Salem.
To contact Carla, e-mail her at carla@triadmentalhealth.org or call the Mental Health Association at   (336) 768-3880.