Our Staff

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Program Director Cindy Hartley and Child and Family Advocate Tim Murphy

Program Director

Cindy Hartley is Safe Spot's program director. Cindy chairs Safe Spot's multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the overall operation of the center. Cindy holds a bachelor's degree in Child Development from Appalachian State University. She is a Wilkes County native, and has served children and families in the community for the past nine years. Cindy is part of a multi-agency team addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences in Wilkes County. She is a Resources for Resilience trainer.

E-mail Cindy

Child and Family Advocate

Tim Murphy is Safe Spot's child and family advocate. Tim is the point of first contact for families at the center and coordinates care for children. Tim holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master's degree in counseling from Appalachian State University. Tim worked for 29 years as a counselor and teacher in the Wilkes County school system. He has been active in abuse prevention initiatives in Wilkes County since 2006. 

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Our Team

Mental Health Services

Outpatient therapy is provided by Jodi Province Counseling Services. 

Medical Services

Medical services are currently provided by Brenner Children's Hospital.

Forensic Interviewers
  • Cynthia Coffey, Wilkes County Department of Social Services
  • Capt. Nancy Graybeal, Wilkes County Sheriff's Office
  • Cindy Hartley, Safe Spot Child Advocacy Center
  • Marlen Hensley, Wilkes County Department of Social Services
  • Tim Murphy, Safe Spot Child Advocacy Center
  • Scott Wright, Wilkes County Department of Social Services
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Wilkes Multidisciplinary Team

Participating organizations include: