CHRIS 180 helps children, adults and families who have experienced trauma change the direction of their lives to become more productive, self-sufficient members of the community.
Therapy & Counseling
Provides a wide range of therapies and counseling specialties.
School-Based Mental Health
Provides school-based mental health services for metro
Atlanta schools.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Center
Integrates physical and mental healthcare to provide trauma-informed behavioral health services and support systems.
Foster Care & Adoptions
Trauma-informed services for families and children during the fostering and adoption process.
Our Programs
We offer community support programs across counseling, substance abuse prevention, school-based services, early childhood mental health, foster care and adoptions, and housing.
Community Support
Foster Care & Adoptions
Therapy & Counseling
Family Support & Wraparound
Violence Prevention
Preventing Homelessness
Are you experiencing a crisis and seeking help now? We’re here for you.
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With your support, we have served, trained and supported more than 200,000 people on their journey to change the direction of their lives.
Two Paths, One Purpose: The Journey to Becoming a CHRIS 180 Foster Parent
Two CHRIS 180 families who initially set out on the path of adoption found themselves opening their minds to the possibility of foster care. Both families shared their unique journeys and personal experiences providing foster care to children in need with the support...
Embracing A Season of Change: CHRIS 180 President & CEO Announces Retirement
When I walked into the offices of CHRIS 180 (then Georgia CHARLEE) in 1987, I planned to stay for eight years until my daughter entered college, then I intended to return to private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Â But within three months I knew that I...
Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: The Vital Role of School-Based Therapy
"You are Awesome! Thank you for sitting in on this teacher meeting and advocating for my child", are often words spoken from a parent to a CHRIS 180 school-based therapist. Advocating for students is only one small piece of what consumes the day of a school-based...