Sep 18

Teacher at Green Hope High School punched by student during lunch

Published: Friday, September 16, 2022Copyright © 2023 WTVD-TV. All Rights Reserved. CARY, N.C. (WTVD) — A teacher at Green Hope High School in Cary was assaulted by a student on Sept. 8 during lunch. Jackson Ealy, 17, a senior at

Sep 8

‘Needed now more than ever’: Schools offering on-site therapy

By Ellie DavisPublished: Sep. 6, 2022Copyright 2022 WITN. All rights reserved. To view the original WNCT video segment, click here As back-to-school jitters and school-based anxiety plague students across the country, Integrated Family Services is working with nine counties to

Aug 19

Upcoming school year raises concern for kids mental health following pandemic isolation

By Jaylen HollowayPublished: Aug. 17, 2022Copyright 2022 WITN. All rights reserved. To view the original WNCT video segment, click here GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -The 2022-2023 school year is around the corner and classrooms in Eastern Carolina hope to be full

Jun 24

Local expert: Here’s how social media can cause PTSD

by: Adrianna HargrovePosted: Jun 21, 2022Updated: Jun 21, 2022Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — With June being Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Month, it’s important to know how this can impact everyone, especially through social

Jun 18

Bipartisan gun safety bill conversations continue; Eastern Carolina gun store owner reacts

By WITN Web TeamPublished: Jun. 15, 2022Copyright 2022 WITN. All rights reserved. To view the original WNCT video segment, click here GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – A bipartisan group of senators has been addressing an agreement on principle for gun safety

Feb 2

Death of former Miss USA sparks mental health conversations

By Hannah JeffriesPublished: Jan. 31, 2022Copyright 2022 WITN. All rights reserved To view the original WNCT video segment, click here NORTH CAROLINA, N.C. (WITN) – Cheslie Kryst, 2019′s Miss USA, attorney, and entertainment news correspondent, seemed like she had it

Jan 28

Department of social services in Carteret County partnering with local Integrated Family Services

by: Adrianna Hargrove, Ciara SutherlandPosted: Jan 26, 2022Updated: Jan 26, 2022Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) – The department of social services in Carteret County, in order to respond to mental health crisis calls,

May 23

Mental Health Awareness Month draws attention to available resources

By: Stacia Strong Published: May 17, 2021Copyright 2021 WITN. All rights reserved. To view the original WNCT video segment, click here GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and mental health provider Integrated Family Services is highlighting

Mar 21

IFS receives Valued Provider Seals from Trillium Health Resources

As part of Trillium Health Resources’ Valued Providers Seal Program, Integrated Family Services has received the Large Agency Provider, Contracted Provider, Evidenced-Based Treatment Provider and Comprehensive Behavioral Health Provider Seals for 2020-2022! Providers receive one or more of six seals

Mar 1

Openings for Direct Support Provider

Do you have a desire to help children in your community? Do you need a job that will help you in meeting your professional development and career goals? Has the pandemic affected your ability to find employment? If you answered

Feb 6

More kids facing mental health problems

Experts share how to check-in with your children By Stacia StrongPublished: Feb. 4, 2021 at 7:32 PM ESTCopyright 2020 WITN. All rights reserved. NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) – Mental and emotional health continues to be something that many people are

Jan 31

Greenville Police Launch First Co-responder Mental Health Response Program

By: Caroline Bowyer Published: Jan 27, 2021 / Updated: Jan 28, 2021Copyright 2021 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. ‘This has been needed for a long time’: GPD launches first program around mental health response GREENVILLE, NC — The Greenville Police

Nov 1

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

By Tresia BowlesPublished: Oct. 28, 2020 at 7:50 PM EDCopyright 2020 WITN. All rights reserved. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – Protestors have taken to the streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, following an officer-involved shooting that killed a Black man who police say

Sep 15

One woman reflects on her loss during Suicide Prevention Month; encourages knowing the signs.

By Tresia BowlesPublished: Sep. 15, 2020Copyright 2020 WITN. All rights reserved. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control’s data from 2018. September is Suicide

Aug 28

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

By Dave JordanPublished Aug. 27, 2020 at 8:42 PM EDT|Updated: 22 hours agoCopyright 2020 WITN. All rights reserved. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – Law enforcement officers with two local agencies will soon be teaming up with mental health professionals to respond

Jul 25

Mental Health experts offer teachers ways to deal with stress

Officials give advice for managing back to school anxiety and stress By Stacia StrongPublished: Jul. 23, 2020 at 8:58 PM EDT|Updated: 23 hours agoCopyright 2020 WITN. All rights reserved GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – The start of the new school year

Jul 10

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

May 8

Staying mindful during Mental Health Awareness Month

By Tresia Bowles Posted: Wed 9:08 PM, May 06, 2020  |  Updated: Thu 12:52 AM, May 07, 2020Copyright © 2002-2020 – Gray Digital Media GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – This month is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health experts are reminding

Apr 2

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

by: Amber Joseph Posted: Mar 30, 2020 / 04:48 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 30, 2020 / 05:06 PM CDTCopyright 2020 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — While people practicing self-isolation are doing their part to