Integrated Counciling Solutions has joined forces with Central Iowa Psychological Services (CIPS) to increase care for mental health and substance abuse services for people in Marion and Warren County.

Cheryl Garland with Integrated Counciling Services said her group has been serving people for the past 15 years.

Garland says, “Probably one of the hardest things about the pandemic was that we were disconnected from one another. Whether it meant the kids were doing school on-line or we were working from home. We are seeing an interacting with people as we usually do. We all miss that. Thankfully we’ve been able to get back to connecting, but in the case of substance abuse it might be connecting with an AA group or connecting with a group like Bob is running at CIPS (Central Iowa Psychological Services) where you have other people who understand you and are going through some of the same things that you are going through. This is tremendously helpful. We need each other.”

Working together as one, the organizations believe they can reach a wider area and get quality services to people who need them.