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...
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....
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...
Juneteenth: Celebrating Liberation Amidst Modern Inequality Four years ago, the nation and the city of Atlanta was reeling from the brutal murder of George Floyd. The barbaric act launched protests, marches, and calls for changes to law enforcement policies....
Mental health and physical health are closely interconnected, with each one impacting the other. When an individual is physically healthy, they are more likely to experience positive mental health outcomes. Likewise, when someone is mentally healthy, they are more...
Two CHRIS 180 families who initially set out on the path of adoption found themselves opening their minds to the possibility of foster care. Both families shared their unique journeys and personal experiences providing foster care to children in need with the support...
When I walked into the offices of CHRIS 180 (then Georgia CHARLEE) in 1987, I planned to stay for eight years until my daughter entered college, then I intended to return to private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Â But within three months I knew that I...
"You are Awesome! Thank you for sitting in on this teacher meeting and advocating for my child", are often words spoken from a parent to a CHRIS 180 school-based therapist. Advocating for students is only one small piece of what consumes the day of a school-based...
Georgia's foster care program plays a crucial role in providing temporary homes for 11,000 children who cannot live with their biological families due to various circumstances. Foster parents can contribute to the well-being of these children through various avenues,...
Life can be so busy that we are constantly needing to check our priorities and make sure that we are giving time, attention, and resources to the things that really matter. Often, people move full speed ahead in their lives without taking the time to check in with...
For most, the holiday season can be considered the most wonderful time of the year. However, for others, it is often a time of stress, depression and grief. Â One thing we have in common is that as parents and caregivers, we want to celebrate the joy found in gift...
by: Mina Holliday, CPA Adapted for CHRIS 180 by Lisa Schnaubelt, CFRE, Director of Development Many thanks to our amazing community partner Smith + Howard for writing this blog post outlining the 2023 Georgia Qualified Foster Child Donation Tax Credit. Read on to...
Are you aware that bullying exists among children and adults? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), bullying is a form of violence that includes any unwanted aggressive behavior that involves a perceived power of imbalance, that inflicts harm repeatedly...
Finding Hope & Resilience in Stressful Times In the darkest of times, hope has the power to sustain us. While the world is experiencing great turmoil, remember that humanity’s strength lies in resilience and the unwavering spirit to overcome. Throughout history,...
Suicide, like mental health seems to continue to carry a negative stigma around the country, where people say they are fine but are not. Some fear the labels others might put on them for seeking out therapy. While we know neither is the reality, we need to start...
Often, we focus so heavily on preventing substance misuse that we can easily forget to stop and celebrate those who have made the brave choice to fight their addiction. September, which is known as National Recovery Month is the time to reflect on the positive...
