Free Support Services for Families Managing Behavioral Health Issues
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) provides services to assist families caring for an adult relative (18 +) diagnosed with or believed to have a mental illness. Our Family Support Specialists have extensive experience. They understand the challenges caregivers face as well as the impact these challenges can have on family relationships. Family Support Specialists offer support, assist with advocacy and provide education that can help strengthen family relationships and improve quality of life.
Through IFSS Families Have Access to:
Advocacy
Family Support Specialists may advocate to mental health professionals, agencies and providers on behalf of family caregivers or they may help families develop the skills to become more effective advocates.
Consultation Services
Family Support Specialists provide individualized, confidential consultation services. Consultations can take place in the home, at the Catholic Charities Delaware House office or at an outside location. Consultations are also available by phone.
Referral Service
For many caregivers, navigating the health system can be confusing, time consuming and overwhelming. Family Support Specialists are available offer guidance and advice to help them understand the mental health system and gain access to available resources.
Respite Care
Even under the best of circumstances, caring for a loved one can be exhausting at times. Respite care is available to IFSS families when they need short-term time away from a loved one. IFSS also organizes family activities for socialization and relaxation.
Support Groups
It is not unusual for families to feel a sense of isolation in their experience of caring for a loved one with mental illness. Support groups serve as a place to meet with others who share the same challenges. They serve as a great network for families, providing interaction, encouragement and emotional and professional support. IFSS families have the opportunity to attend regular, professionally facilitated support group meetings that provide a safe, caring environment for learning and connection.
Can’t find what you are looking for? Call our Access, Help and Information Center at 800-360-7711.
LOCATION:
Delaware House, 25 Ikea Drive, Westampton, NJ 08060
Call 609-571-5312
Families can attend group meetings via Zoom. Click here to download our brochure: Intensive Family Support Services Click here to learn more about our Support Group Sessions: Support Group Calendar 2024 Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, has a longstanding history—more than 100 years—of service to the community. Our behavioral health services have helped individuals and families for more than 50 years. As a trusted provider of behavioral health services, Catholic Charities has established a reputation of offering hope, support and treatment to those struggling with mental illness and addiction.
WHY CHOOSE US?
In addition to our continued on-site services, we are providing TELEHEALTH and TELEMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES – All you need is a telephone. To start, call our Access Center at 800-360-7711. In the event that you experience a psychiatric emergency and need immediate assistance please call 911 or your local psychiatric emergency screening center.