Category: Community

GPD and mental health professionals discuss collaboration efforts following death of Walter Wallace, Jr.

Protestors have taken to the streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, following an officer-involved shooting that killed a Black man who police say was waving a knife for the past few days. On October 26th, the video on the internet showed the moments before officers fatally shot Walter Wallace, Jr. Wallace’s family says he struggled with mental health issues and argue authorities should have made more attempts to de-escalate the encounter.

GPD, Pitt Sheriff team up with mental health professionals to respond to sensitive calls

Law enforcement officers with two local agencies will soon be teaming up with mental health professionals to respond to sensitive calls for service. The Greenville Police Department is teaming up with mobile crisis counselors from Integrated Family Services and Trillium Health to create a co-response approach to suicidal or mental health-related calls.

Mental Health experts offer teachers ways to deal with stress

The start of the new school year is less than a month away, and as we get closer to August 17th stress and anxiety for educators is on the rise. Mental Health Experts with Integrated Family Services out of Greenville, say teachers need to be aware of how they are feeling leading up to the new school year and encourages them to face those feelings in positive ways.

Integrated Family Services Types of Services Offered

Integrated Family Services / Responding to the needs of the Community

IFS offers a complete array of mental health services for families in Eastern North Carolina, for the Trillium coverage area. Services cover all mental health issues and can include complete psychiatric workup and counseling for a variety of complex treatment options. A mobile crisis team…

How people cope, maintain mental health during COVID-19 lockdown

While people practicing self-isolation are doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19, their mental health could take a hit. “It’s been kind of sad and depressing,” said Rebecca Auten, a graduate student at East Carolina University.

SOCIAL DISTANCING: How to ease your mind during the coronavirus pandemic

Millions of Americans are practicing social distancing and isolating themselves as much as possible to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. But how does isolation affect us?

Expert: Social distancing can lead to isolation

Help available for those facing loneliness, anxiety By Reggie Ponder Staff Writer Daily Advance Elizabeth City, NCMar 23, 2020 Updated Mar 23, 2020 © Copyright 2020 APG East LLC. All rights reserve…

Self-isolation can have a negative impact on your mental health

While people practicing self-isolation are doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19, their mental health could take a hit. “It’s been kind of sad and depressing,” said Rebecca Auten, a graduate student at East Carolina University.

Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 UPDATE: Integrated Family Services is committed to continue providing services for our individuals served. We will follow the guidance of the NC Department of Health and Human Services concerning any decisions to…