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Mental Health and Youth

Being a student is stressful, and according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately one in five youth aged 13–18 live with mental health conditions and approximately 75% of people with mental health issues develop them prior to...

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Depression

Most of us have experienced depression at some point in our lives. It’s also likely that we have watched as a family member, friend, or colleague has struggled with depression. Did You Know? • Some form of depression affects 20-25%...

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Anxiety

What is Anxiety? Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease. Usually, it is associated with uncertainty or fear that something bad or unfavorable will happen. It is natural to feel nervous when trying something new, starting...

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Social Connection

What is Social Connection? Social Connection is a feeling of closeness or belonging, either to other individuals or to a group of people. Why is it important? Connecting with others impacts our emotional well-being and mental health. From birth, we...

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George W. Mergens Foundation Supports Howard Center with a $15,000 Contribution

Burlington, VT— Howard Center recently received a $15,000 contribution from the George W. Mergens Foundation to help support client services and programs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Howard Center provides mental health, substance use, and developmental services and supports to over...

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Howard Center to expand its Substance Use and Recovery Services with a new Spoke in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties

Howard Center will expand its substance use and recovery services in northwestern Vermont by offering a new medication-assisted treatment (MAT) Spoke serving Franklin and Grand Isle counties at 172 Fairfield Street in St. Albans. Partners in Hope and Recovery at...

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Together We Can Make a Difference Howard Center Spring Appeal

Dear Friend: I hope this note finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. Since our daily lives have been consumed by the pandemic, I have found some comfort knowing Vermonters have come together to care for one another...

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Five Ways to Help Ease Stress in a Time of Change

Life is full of changes and transitions and many will agree that we have had more than our share during these past few months. The gradual process of “restarting” our lives is holding us in a perpetual state of change...

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Uniting Against Racial Injustice is a Job for Us All

Over the past few months, our lives at work and at home have been upended by COVID-19. We have experienced a great deal of uncertainty and worry about our wellbeing and about the health of our communities on all levels....

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Reasons to Celebrate at Howard Center School Programs

Burlington, VT— Four Howard Center school programs are planning their end of year celebrations and graduations this spring. Project SEARCH, Jean Garvin, Fay Honey Knopp and Baird Schools are all planning unique celebrations to thank their students, educators, and families...

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