Category: Services

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…

Staying mindful during Mental Health Awareness Month

This month is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health experts are reminding people to stay on top of their mental and physical health. Due to Stay at Home orders, residents have been struggling with cabin fever, but when is it so bad that you may need to seek help from a licensed professional? Mona Townes with Integrated Family Services says it's normal to be frustrated during these times, but if you can't bring yourself out of these emotions, therapy may help.

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?

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…

Child crisis centers open in Pitt & Craven Counties

Two new homes aimed at helping kids in crisis are opening their doors in eastern Carolina. Trillium Health Resources and Integrated Family Services have partnered to open two child crisis respite centers.

PORT tackles overdose surge

A recent surge in the number of heroin-related overdoses in Pasquotank County is shining a light on a powerful medication used to revive overdose patients. The drug naloxone, known by its brand name Narcan, is an opiate-antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids, particularly in the case of an overdose.

Telephone Becomes Lifeline for Mental Health Clients During Florence

Hurricane Florence roared ashore in North Carolina downgraded to a Category 1 storm with sustained wind speeds of 90 miles per hour. But that “reduced” storm intensity was still mighty, and mighty frightening. Sarah Bishop, a physician assistant at Carteret Health in Morehead City, stayed in the emergency department for the duration of the storm working 12-hour shifts. The Pennsylvania native was struck by how powerful the storm was.