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...
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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...
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...
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...
CHRIS 180 To Host Gala Celebrating Organization’s Impact & Legacy
Annual CHRIStal Ball is nonprofit’s Largest Fundraising Event ATLANTA,GA (August 10, 2022) Atlanta-based mental health nonprofit CHRIS 180 is preparing its largest fundraiser, The CHRIStal Ball, as an in-person & virtual event on Saturday, August 20 at 6:00 P.M....
CHRIS 180 To Host Job Fair For Essential Roles
Nonprofit Organization Aims to Hire for Roles Across Program and Administrative Areas  Atlanta-based mental health nonprofit CHRIS 180 will host a job fair Friday, June 17, from 9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. at the organization’s headquarters located at 1030 Fayetteville Road...
CHRIS 180 Announces New Additions to Board of Directors
Nonprofit to focus on addressing mental health needs in communities during pandemic  CHRIS 180 is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its board of directors, who will serve over the coming years. They include Pascal Lewis, Managing Director, Global...
CHRIS 180 Welcomes New Chief Clinical Officer
Atlanta-based mental health nonprofit CHRIS 180 is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Anne Cornell, PhD, LPC, to its executive leadership team. As Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Cornell brings a wealth of experience and expertise gained from working in several...
CHRIS 180 Sets Record at Annual Fundraiser
40th Anniversary Celebration for nonprofit brings in more than $800,000 Atlanta-based mental health nonprofit CHRIS 180 celebrated its legacy of leadership during its largest fundraiser, The CHRIStal Ball, on August 19. The event raised over $800,000—a record-breaking...
CHRIS 180 Hosts Annual Fundraiser at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
40th Anniversary Celebration for nonprofit highlights a legacy of leadership Atlanta-based mental health nonprofit CHRIS 180 is preparing its largest fundraiser, The CHRIStal Ball, as an in-person & virtual event on Thursday, August 19 at 6:00 P.M. at the...
CHRIS 180 Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Motherhood Housing Initiative
Home for neighborhood matriarch will provide stability for young mothers CHRIS 180, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing trauma-informed holistic health services to children, youth and families, held a groundbreaking ceremony to...
How to Help a Child Name Their Feelings
Children are small people with very big emotions. Although they can show you what they are feeling, most children have yet to attach a name to their feelings and have not learned healthy ways of dealing with their emotions. As children grow, they face many challenges...
CHRIS 180 Announces New Addition to Board of Directors
Nonprofit celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2021 CHRIS 180 is pleased to announce the addition of seven new members to its board of directors, who will serve over the coming years. They include Lori Chennault, Senior Vice President & Sourcing Officer,...
Holiday Wish Lists for CHRIS 180 Youth and Families
Wish List for Toys and Presents We offer parents in our community the opportunity to shop for presents for their children. Often during the holidays, parents stress about how they will provide a special experience for their kids while also keeping up with the normal...
Shelter & Place: An Interactive Drive-In Storytelling Performance
CHRIS 180’s Drop-In Center for youth facing homelessness, The SPOT, and StoryMuse announce a new event—Shelter & Place: an interactive drive-in storytelling performance—which will take place Friday, July 17 in the parking lot of CHRIS 180’s Center of Excellence...
Fighting for full equality
CHRIS 180 applauds today’s Supreme Court decision affirming that LGBTQ and transgender people are equal under the law. Based on Congress’ landmark civil rights bill passed in 1964, the Court recognized that our nation’s anti-discrimination laws apply to all people,...
Standing For Each Other – Against Racism
I am deeply affected by the recent horrible, racist acts that claimed the lives of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and far too many others in the black community. Over the past few days I’ve spent time thinking about what I want to share, from my heart. I...
CHRIS 180 Meets Need During Pandemic
The Atlanta Journal Constitution featured CHRIS 180 on the cover of the paper Sunday, May 17 and in an online story, highlighting our efforts to meet the growing need of children, adults and families during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the article.
Partnerships Allow CHRIS 180 To Help More In Community
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CHRIS 180 Offers Hope, Food Delivery During Crisis
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