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CHRIS 180 Celebrates 25 Years of The CHRIStal Ball
CHRIS 180, Atlanta’s leading nonprofit organization supporting the mental health and well-being of children, youth and families, is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of its signature fundraising gala, The CHRIStal Ball, taking place Saturday, Aug. 16. For more...
Rick Aranson Joins CHRIS 180 as Chief Operating Officer
CHRIS 180, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and healing Atlanta’s children, youth, and families, has named Rick Aranson, J.D. as its new Chief Operating Officer.  With more than 20 years of experience in mission-driven leadership, Aranson brings a strong record of...
CHRIS 180 Names Cati Diamond Stone President and CEO
CHRIS 180 In The News
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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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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Saporta Report
Chris 180 reopens Atlanta counseling center to meet rising mental health demand
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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
‘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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GPB
Georgia Today: Tropical Storm Helene headed for GA; Apalachee students reacclimate; Dockworker strike
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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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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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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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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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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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Metro Atlanta CEO
CHRIS 180 Announces Dr. Lisa Taylor as New Director of the Institute for Spiritual Health
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Building Brighter Futures: CHRIS 180’s Reentry Program
At CHRIS 180, we believe that successful reentry into the community begins long before an individual's release from jail. In partnership with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, our Reentry program works with individuals to identify problems and find solutions with...
Skills, Confidence & Success: How Extracurricular Activities Support Youth Mental Health
As school-based therapists, we often encourage youth to participate in extracurricular activities that help create a healthy mental state. In the bustling world of academics and social media, it's easy to overlook the importance of after-school activities for kids....
Building Safer Communities: The Impact of Cure Violence Atlanta
Envisioning a World Without Violence In the realm of gun violence prevention, the analogy of violence to a disease holds significant parallels. Just like a disease, violence can spread rapidly and uncontrollably, affecting individuals and communities. The...
