Integrated Family Services is proud to announce that we will be inducted into the East Carolina University Cornerstone Society on October 16, 2015. The Cornerstone Society at the College of Health and Human Performance is composed of a group of…
IFS Receives Triple “A” Award
Integrated Family Services is proud to announce that we are being recognized with a 2015 Transforming Lives Awards by receiving the: Triple “A” Award (Awareness, Advocacy & Assistance) Recognizes providers that demonstrate exceptional public awareness and/or advocacy functions through Prevention,…
Jul 29
Triple P Agency Spotlight
IFS was featured in the July 2015 Triple P Newsletter, following is a reprint of the article. Integrated Family Services, PLLC (IFS) is excited to add Level 4 Triple P – Positive Parenting Program – to our array of evidenced…
Jun 16
Facebook Chat on ADHD
Facebook Chat on ADHD – June 18, 2015 National Institute of Mental Health sent this bulletin at 06/16/2015 08:57 AM EDT Join the National Institute of Mental Health’s Facebook page June 18, 2015 at noon ET as they host a Q&A…
May 29
Mental Health Expo
Expo brings awareness to mental health resources By LaMonique Hamilton Rocky Mount Telegram Copy Editor Sunday, May 17, 2015 TARBORO – The Vidant Edgecombe Hospital hosted the Mental Health Expo on Thursday in an effort to bring public awareness to…
May 22
Distinguished Alumni Award
Do you know an ECU alumnus who has done extraordinary work within the profession of social work? If so, take the time to nominate that person for one of two awards, the ECU School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award…
May 21
Addressing Suicide
School Life: Camden addresses suicide, looks to educate community By Corinne Saunders The Daily Advance Staff Writer Monday, April 20, 2015 CAMDEN — Following the suicide of an eighth-grade Camden Middle School student in early January that rocked the small…
May 20
Mobile Crisis Session Scheduled
Mobile Crisis: An Alternative to Hospitalization Integrated Family Services, PLLC will be presenting this informative session to help various departments looking for a resource to use when dealing with citizens who have mental health and substance abuse issues. Tuesday, June…
Mobile Crisis Reducing Time Cops Spend In ER
Article by Cindy Beamon The Daily Advance Monday, April 6, 2015 CURRITUCK — Crisis workers are helping reduce the time law enforcement spends in emergency rooms with mental health and drug abuse patients, a regional mental health provider reported recently.…
May 18
STEM – Laying the Foundation
To see this original article go to Roanoke-Chowan News Herald. Laying The Foundation AHOSKIE – Similar to a farmer tilling the soil to produce a bountiful harvest, the work of a local organization is tasked with cultivating the hearts and…
May 10
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
The National Council released a new video series on GRIT (Guts, Resilience, Identification & Treatment) to celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week featuring insight from Ben Shapiro, Dr. Harold Koplewicz, Dr. Mary McKay and Dr. John Kane. Visit the…
Mar 26
College Fair
HOPE for the future… Happiness • Opportunities • Preparation • Empowerment An Event to Motivate the Entire Family to Achieve Their Goals!!! Are you a parent or middle/high school student dreaming of going to college? Are you interested in learning…
Mar 17
Social Work Month
March is National Professional Social Work Month, and an opportune time to thank dedicated social workers throughout the country. Social workers—more than any other profession—recognize that more must be done to address persistent social problems such as poverty, lack of…
Mar 3
Mental Health First Aid
Integrated Family Services, PLLC Mobile Crisis Director, Mona Townes, is now an Adult Mental Health First Aid facilitator! Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack — even if you have no clinical training — Mental…
Feb 16
IFS is a ICISF member
Integrated Family Services, PLLC supports and is now a ICISF member, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, to help people affected by work related stress, disasters and other traumatic events. This foundation helps to provide leadership, education, training, consultation, and support…
Jan 7
12 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder
See original article here Posted: Jan 01, 2015 7:02 PM EST Updated: Jan 03, 2015 11:00 AM EST Copyright 2015 CNN. All rights reserved. (CNN) – Winter can be a tough season. But this year, with colder temperatures and…
Dec 30
Intensive Alternative Family Treatment
Intensive Alternative Family Treatment Orientation Integrated Family Services, PLLC, one of the leading behavioral health providers in Eastern North Carolina, will host orientation for individuals interested in serving as Intensive Alternative Family Treatment Parents. IAFT provides an intensive service utilizing…
Nov 14
ECU School of Social Work
Thank you to the Integrated Family Services staff who supported the East Carolina University School of Social Work on November 7, 2014.
Oct 14
Experts warn suicides are on the rise
By William F. West The Daily Advance Saturday, September 20, 2014 Keith Hamm says while many people believe suicides among North Carolina’s youths and young adults occur in big cities such as Raleigh, they also occur in the Tar Heel…
