We believe in "Whole-Person Centered Healthcare," which means we focus on more than just your physical health. Our approach integrates your emotional/mental and spiritual well-being, ensuring you receive comprehensive support on your health journey. That’s why we offer Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) as part of your routine primary care.
We gladly accept new Medicaid and Medicare patients, striving to remove barriers to care.
Integrated Behavioral Health is preventive, short-term support built into primary care.
Integrated Behavioral Health means you can talk with a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) as part of your regular medical visit—in the same clinic, often on the same day.
NeighborHealth's Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician's work alongside your medical provider to:
This is not a separate mental health clinic—it’s part of your everyday healthcare team.
All behavioral health needs at NeighborHealth Center are coordinated through our Integrated Behavioral Health team. Many Integrated Behavioral Health visits happen the same day as your medical appointment.
NeighborHealth Integrated Behavioral Health visits are designed to be clinically relevant and aligned with your whole-person care treatment plan.
Justin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, previously having served as the Vice President of Behavioral Health & Clinical Services for the North Carolina Community Health Center Association. He has experience in pre-hospital to emergency department care, outpatient clinics to program development, and both quality and value-based programs for payers and health networks. Originally from California, Justin moved to NC in 2023. He earned a Master of Social Work & Business degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Social Work from Azusa Pacific University. He and his family enjoy spending time in the outdoors be it hiking, camping, mountain biking, or playing golf. Justin chooses to work for NHC because of the way the mission is lived out and expressed across all staff. Justin joined NHC in December of 2025 as the Integrated Behavioral Health Program Manager.
Julia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate from Cary, NC. She earned bachelor's degrees in both Family & Child Sciences and Recreation Management. After working with a Teen Wilderness Leadership Development program in Colorado, Julia decided to pursue a Master of Social Work from Appalachian State University. Julia focused on advancing access to higher education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and providing family-centered care for families in a pediatric oncology hospital setting at Brenner Children's Hospital, Wake Forest Baptist. Julia joined NeighborHealth in June 2026 and is passionate about providing accessible, person-centered care. She values a holistic approach that recognizes each individual's strengths, experiences, and goals. Julia loves to be outdoors with friends and family. She enjoys running, swimming, traveling to new places, trying new recipes, and embracing any opportunity to be creative.
As a military kid, Meagan grew up with several hometowns, but she has called North Carolina home for nearly ten years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Pre-Counseling in 2014 and went on to get a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from East Carolina University in 2017. Meagan's work experience includes serving in rural health clinics where she fell in love with integrating behavioral health care in the primary care setting. She is passionate about providing easy access to behavioral health care services and doing so in a way that involves the patient and promotes whole-person health.
In her free time, Meagan enjoys spending time reading at the beach or the mountains with her husband. She joined the NeighborHealth Center team in January 2021.
Referrals occur for many reasons, including emotional concerns (stress, anxiety, grief), health-related behavior support (smoking cessation, sleep problems, weight management), a "mental health check-up", or life stressors (relationship or work stress).
Similar to checking blood pressure for hypertension, these are periodic check-ins—even if you are feeling stable—to help catch behavioral health changes early.
To ensure you receive the right level of care, it is important to understand what Integrated Behavioral Health is not:
You can ask your provider directly, let your nurse know, or request support during your medical visit. Many visits happen on the same day as your medical appointment.
Integrated Behavioral Health is part of your medical care, so notes are documented in your medical record and follow all HIPAA and confidentiality restrictions.
Integrated Behavioral Health services are billed as part of your primary care services. Coverage varies by insurance plan, and the team can assist with billing questions.
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