All in Profile

The Courage Center

Though Chapin is growing at a rapid pace, its reputation as an idyllic, family-oriented, lake community holds firm. But within every community there are personal struggles. Fortunately, The Courage Center has recently expanded recovery services to include adults, after serving youth, young adults, and families since 2016.

A Love Snake Relationship

All snakes, whether they are venomous or non-venomous, serve a purpose. They are food for insects, birds, frogs, lizards, and many mammals. Even our beloved Eastern Bluebird enjoys a nice snake snack from time to time. Think about that the next time you see a snake in your garden. Instead of wasting that snake’s life, let it live and play out its important role within our planet. Respect it and think about how its life is connected to the world around it. Become comfortable with it and you may find yourself wanting to create habitat to support it. All life, not just the birds and butterflies, deserve a place in the wild beyond your window.

On Children's Health

Whenever a concern arises pertaining to your child’s health, they should be seen by their pediatrician. Most pediatric health concerns are acute and will resolve on their own or with proper management from a physician. However, sometimes the concern is the beginning of a bigger, possibly chronic problem that needs to be investigated and diagnosed so a proper course of treatment can begin.