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CHRIS 180 Opens Ticket Sales for 2026 CHRIStal Ball
May 12, 2026 | Press Release
Signature gala to honor Equifax’s Julia Houston and Georgia Power CHRIS 180 announced today that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 CHRIStal Ball, the organization’s signature annual fundraiser, set for 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15 at Curate (1333 Logan Circle,...
CHRIS 180 Welcomes Three New Board Members, Announces New Board Leadership
Feb 10, 2026 | Press Release
CHRIS 180, a leading Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to healing children, strengthening families and building resilient communities, today announced the addition of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors. The new board members bring...
CHRIS 180 to Support Hundreds of Families This Holiday Season
Dec 1, 2025 | Press Release
This holiday season, CHRIS 180 will provide support and hope with events across Atlanta for local families and individuals in need. From providing Thanksgiving meals alongside the Atlanta Falcons organization to hosting a festive one-day holiday shopping experience...
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Diagnosis prompted lawyer to rethink her career. Now she’s a nonprofit CEO.
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Georgia Public Broadcasting
Mental health therapists will be available for free in Atlanta area youth clubs
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Fulton County Government
In Their Words...Testimonials from BHDD - Chris 180 (Marquita D.)
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11 Alive News
Chris 180 filling the mental health gap as demand for care increases
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CBS News Atlanta
Atlanta expanding programs, spaces for young people ahead of summer months
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Atlanta Business Chronicle
New nonprofit CEOs bring fresh approaches to community challenges
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Healthgrades
How Credentialing Questions Can Help, or Harm, Physicians’ Mental Health
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Saporta Report
Chris 180 reopens Atlanta counseling center to meet rising mental health demand
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Rough Draft
CHRIS 180 raises over $800k at annual ‘CHRIStal Ball’ fundraiser event
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WSB-TV Online
CHRIStal Ball fundraiser in Buckhead benefits families overcoming trauma
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WXIA-TV
Trump administration ends funding for LGBTQ+ crisis line, sparking outcry from Georgia advocates
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Metro Atlanta CEO
CHRIS 180 Welcomes Eight New Board Members, Announces New Board Leadership
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WSB-TV
Nonprofit restaurant in downtown Atlanta helps employees deal with trauma
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WSB-TV
‘Difficult decisions:’ GA non-profits prepare for federal cuts as budget moves forward in Congress
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People 2 People
In honor of mental health awareness month, CHRIS 180 tells us about their resources
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WANF-TV
Three Degree Guarantee: Mental health nonprofit supporting local families
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GPB
Georgia Today: Tropical Storm Helene headed for GA; Apalachee students reacclimate; Dockworker strike
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WANF-TV
Talking with your children about tragedy after the Apalachee High School shooting
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Metro Atlanta CEO
CHRIS 180 Raises More Than $900,000 at 24th Annual CHRIStal Ball
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WANF-TV
Counselor: Mental health vital as communities reel from 2 shootings of metro Atlanta deputies
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CNN International
Most young people who die by suicide in the US do not have previous mental health diagnoses, study suggests
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Public Schools to pilot student-led mental health board
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Decaturish
CHRIS 180 launches, expanding mental health training program in metro Atlanta
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Georgia Public Broadcasting
How Roswell High School addresses student mental health needs amid dual deadly epidemics
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nonprofit serving children with trauma expands in Gwinnett County
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Atlanta Business Chronicle
Retiring CHRIS 180 CEO Kathy Colbenson is ‘on a mission’
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Rough Draft
CHRIS 180 provides mental health services to students in dozens of metro Atlanta schools
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Saporta Report
After 36+ years at the helm, Kathy Colbenson to retire from CHRIS 180 - SaportaReport
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HR Magazine
Career Lessons from CHRIS 180’s Matthew Mitchell, SHRM-SCP: Listen, Learn and Make an Impact
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WSB-TV Online
Channel 2 Action News viewers make Brad’s Coat Drive a huge success
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Atlanta Business Chronicle
Atlanta nonprofit leaders prepare for economic uncertainty, politics in 2024
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Atlanta Business Chronicle
Atlanta nonprofit leaders prepare for economic uncertainty, politics in 2024
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WSB-TV
Atlanta nonprofit makes sure dozens of families have gifts to put under their Christmas tree
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The Champion
Local nonprofit seeking gifts, volunteers to help children in need over the holidays
Saporta Report
Reporter's Notebook: Local non-profit creates memorable holidays for families
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WXIA-TV
Falcons executive Rich McKay honored by Atlanta Sports Council with 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
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Buckhead Reporter
Georgia nonprofit organizations looking for donations on Giving Tuesday
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Authority Magazine
High Impact Philanthropy: Kathy Colbenson Of CHRIS 180 On How To Leave A Lasting Legacy With A Successful & Effective Nonprofit Organization
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WXIA-TV
Atlanta nonprofit offers nationally recognized suicide prevention training throughout Sept. 29
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Saporta Report
Reporter’s Notebook: CHRIStal Ball shows that love is what matters
Metro Atlanta CEO
CHRIS 180 Announces Dr. Lisa Taylor as New Director of the Institute for Spiritual Health
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Winter Blues Survival Guide: Embracing Rest, Resilience, and Renewal
Jan 31, 2025
“The winter woes, Seasonal Affective Disorder, joyless January, cold and dark…” These are just a few of the words and phrases that might initially come to mind when someone is asked to describe the winter season. A YouGov.com survey found that only 10% of Americans...
Holiday Season Wellness: 5 Ways to Show Empathy
Oct 31, 2024
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many. But for some of us, it can stir up difficult emotions, unresolved grief or complicated family dynamics. It's important to be mindful of the fact that not everyone is going to experience the holidays the...
Shattering Stigma and Celebrating Substance Use Recovery
Sep 27, 2024
Addiction is one of the most misunderstood issues in society today. It affects millions, but the stigma surrounding it often prevents those who need help from seeking it. Understanding the Reality of Addiction Addiction is a complicated disease that affects the brain...


