WHO WE ARE
Who We Are
CHRIS180 supports the mental health and wellbeing of children, youth, adults, and families. We help people overcome trauma and move forward with confidence, stability, and support.
Through counseling, foster care and adoption, housing, and community-based services, we walk alongside people as they build healthier, more self-sufficient lives.
Our Mission
Mission
To heal children, strengthen families, and build community.
Our Vision
Vision
A community where every person has access to high-quality, trauma-informed care and the support systems they need to thrive
Our Values
What CHRIS Stands For
CHRIS is an acronym that stands for our core values. 180 represents change — as our organization is changing directions and changing lives.
C
Creativity
We are innovative agents of change identifying new solutions and approaches.
H
Honor
We celebrate each person’s individuality and the gifts of diversity.
R
Respect
We honor one another, treat each other with kindness and work together as a team.
I
Integrity
We are transparent, trustworthy, and accountable. Always.
S
Safety
We create consistent environments free from danger in which people have the opportunity to grow and become the best they can be.
Our History
Over 40 Years of Impact
Founded in 1981, CHRIS180 began as a small organization focused on helping at-risk children in Atlanta. Over four decades, we've grown into one of metro Atlanta's most comprehensive service providers — serving more than 200,000 people through behavioral health, foster care, housing, violence prevention, and workforce development programs. Our name reflects our mission: CHRIS stands for our core values, and 180 represents the complete change in direction we help people achieve.
200,000+
People Served
40+
Years of Service
8
Counseling Centers
20+
Programs
Leadership
Our People
CHRIS180 is a provider and employer of choice, made up of an experienced, passionate, committed, and hard-working team dedicated to changing lives every day.
Transparency & Governance
Resources and Reports
We are committed to transparency and accountability. Access our governance documents, impact reports, and financial information below.
Board of Directors
Advisory Council
Leadership Circle
Annual Impact Report
Financial & Audit Reports
Strategic Plan
Programs partially funded by the Department of Human Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities, and the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities.