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News, insights, and stories from CHRIS180 — highlighting the people, programs, and communities we serve.
Holiday December 8, 2021
Spreading Holiday Cheer
As I reflect on another year and preparing for the upcoming holiday season, I can say with confidence that this isn’t the blog I was hoping to write. I truly hoped we were leaving the days of social distancing, masks, and virtual events behind—but it seems that as we face this holiday season we are still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. I thought…
News November 1, 2021
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 different states to provide behavioral health services, wraparound and residential services for children, adolescents…
CHRIS 180 Commemorates Recovery Month with Resource Fair
Resource fair highlights substance use recovery programs during National Recovery Month Atlanta-based mental health nonprofit CHRIS 180 will host its first fair highlighting the organization’s programs and services available for those on their journey of recovering from addiction. The community is invited to attend the event Saturday, October 2, at CHRIS 180 located at 1030…
40th Anniversary Children Grief and Loss Post-Traumatic Stress Relationships Resilience Therapy Trauma September 19, 2021
180 Change: Jocelyn Shares Her Story
At just 12-years-old, Jocelyn had her first encounter with CHRIS 180. Her grandmother was looking for help after taking in Jocelyn and her brother, in the wake of their mother’s issues with substance use. Knowing that both children had experienced significant trauma, the family turned to our Keeping Families Together program. Jocelyn’s involvement with CHRIS…
Resilience September 5, 2021
180 Change: Sabrina’s Story
Without the support of her parents, CHRIS 180 client Sabrina was facing homelessness at age 18. She was connected to CHRIS 180 where she found the stability, acceptance, and resources that could help her make 180-degree change in her life. Sabrina originally shared the story below at The 2021 CHRIStal Ball. “My story starts in…
40th Anniversary News September 3, 2021
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 amount in CHRIS 180’s forty years of service—to support the organization’s programs and resources that provide trauma-informed counseling…
Grief and Loss Resilience August 23, 2021
An Open Letter to Those Who Served in Afghanistan, From Those Who Served in Iraq
Dearest Women & Men Who Served in Afghanistan, My heart bends, twists, and breaks for you. It bends for those who left marriages and relationships in the pastel poppy fields of Helmand. It twists for those who made personal puddles in mud in Korengal. And breaks for those who knew in their core that their…
Anxiety Children Relationships Resilience Routines and Structure August 20, 2021
Family Mindfulness Activities
There are infinite ways to practice mindfulness. Well-known mindfulness practices include breathing exercises, sensory activities, meditation and mindful movement like yoga. But any activity can be made mindful by “paying attention, on purpose” to it and maintaining non-judgmental thoughts about the activity. My strong interest and belief in the power of mindfulness for families stem…
40th Anniversary News August 13, 2021
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 Mercedes Benz Stadium and virtually on CHRIS 180’s Facebook & YouTube pages at 7:00 P.M….