A fresh cup of coffee, inviting company, and a place to come together with people who all have the same goal – to grow. That’s the experience people have at the Coffeehouse at The Harris Center.

“Coffeehouse is a great environment for participants to learn life skills. The program teaches social skills, communications skills, entrepreneurial and employment skills to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) and persons with autism,” said Charles Kerlegon, Director, IDD Services Division at The Harris Center.

Adolescents face a lot of stressors such as schoolwork, extracurricular activities, sports, and social pressure from their peers. It can be difficult to balance everything, especially when teens feel there’s an expectation to excel in all areas of their lives.

February is American Heart Month. It’s a time when many of us think about our physical heart health, but it’s also an important time to recognize how our mental health impacts our heart.

Stress, depression, and anxiety can take a toll on us in many ways. Prolonged stress can have a significant impact on our heart and overall health.