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How to Support Moms in Need This Mother’s Day

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / April 17, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Support Moms in Need This Mother’s Day

For years, Susan battled drug addiction, even after she had a child. Once she became a mother, she faced one of the most challenging circumstances of her life, when she lost custody of her daughter. During the time that Susan’s daughter was in custody of The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), she…

5 Black Leaders Making History at CHRIS 180

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / February 20, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Black Leaders Making History at CHRIS 180

When we think about celebrating Black history, often, Black civil rights heroes, political figures or groundbreaking entrepreneurs come to mind. But another part of honoring Black History Month is celebrating everyday people in the community whose work may go unnoticed. History comes in all shapes and forms, from groundbreaking inventions to ending generational trauma, each…

CHRIS 180 Receives Grant for Certified Community Behavioral Health Center

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / February 2, 2023 / Comments Off on CHRIS 180 Receives Grant for Certified Community Behavioral Health Center

Certified Community Behavioral Health Center will integrate physical and mental healthcare CHRIS 180 has been awarded a four-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC). CHRIS 180 was one of five recipients in Georgia, and the only private provider named. CCBHCs were…

Therapy Helps Heal Survivors of Human Trafficking

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / January 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Therapy Helps Heal Survivors of Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking is a public health issue that impacts more than 27 million people worldwide and according to Covenant Rescue Group  Atlanta has the second highest rate of Human Trafficking in the United States.  Every January, we observe National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. CHRIS 180 works to provide those who are most vulnerable to human…

CHRIS 180 Announces New Chief People Officer

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / January 13, 2023 / Comments Off on CHRIS 180 Announces New Chief People Officer

Matthew Mitchell has been named the new Chief People Officer for CHRIS 180, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing trauma-informed mental health services for children, youth and families. In his role, Mitchell will function as a strategic business partner and oversee the human resources operations for CHRIS 180 and its more than 400 staff…

CHRIS 180 Announces New Additions to Board of Directors

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / January 13, 2023 / Comments Off on CHRIS 180 Announces New Additions to Board of Directors

CHRIS 180 Builds on More Than 40 Years of Service to Metro Atlanta CHRIS 180 is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Nicole Crowder, Karimah McFarlane, and Erika Montag. “In this post-pandemic world, those of us in the nonprofit sphere have to adapt to new and ever-changing…

Men and Mental Health Stigma

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / January 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Men and Mental Health Stigma

Each new year, many of us contemplate ways to become the best versions of ourselves and reach our goals. We make resolutions to start taking our health seriously by joining gyms and eating healthy. However, we may overlook one important factor that can improve every aspect of our lives—prioritizing our mental health. This may be…

Turning Over a New Leaf: Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / January 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Turning Over a New Leaf: Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder

With the transition from summer to fall, we anticipate the dropping temperatures and begin to prepare for colder nights and shorter days. As the green leaves fade and turn to pigments of yellow, orange, and red—we think about all the changes the new season brings. For some, the colder weather can    bring on feelings…

CHRIS 180 Extends Holiday Joy to More Families & Youth

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / December 16, 2022 / Comments Off on CHRIS 180 Extends Holiday Joy to More Families & Youth

CHRIS 180 adds more families to annual Holiday Wish List program, provides in-person shopping for parents and caregivers This year, CHRIS 180 is expanding its annual Holiday Wish List program to include more CHRIS 180 families and asking the Metro Atlanta community to help provide gifts through the organization’s wish lists. CHRIS 180, an Atlanta-based…

A Non-Traditional Approach: The Arts and Mental Health

By Helpdesk@chris180.org / October 19, 2022 / Comments Off on A Non-Traditional Approach: The Arts and Mental Health

Has there ever been a moment when you hear a song and it sums up that particular moment perfectly? Maybe you’ve connected to a song so much that you just had to get up and move. Possibly you’ve been painting and had chills go through your body? The beat of a drum, a specific color,…