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News, insights, and stories from CHRIS180 — highlighting the people, programs, and communities we serve.
Media Coverage School-Based Mental Health January 19, 2026
Helping Students Thrive with Cati Diamond Stone
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Press Release December 1, 2025
CHRIS 180 to Support Hundreds of Families This Holiday Season
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 for families, CHRIS 180 is encouraging neighbors across Atlanta to “Be the Reason” families have hope by…
Press Release September 23, 2025
CHRIS 180 Reopens Atlanta Counseling Center to Meet Growing Mental Health Demand
CHRIS 180 has reopened its flagship Atlanta Counseling Center with a team of licensed clinicians and counseling interns offering trauma-informed, person-centered mental health services to individuals and families across metro Atlanta. The center’s expanded services come at a pivotal time, as recent data shows nearly 1.4 million adults in Georgia experience mental illness each year,…
Press Release September 3, 2025
CHRIS 180 Raises More Than $800K at 25th Anniversary CHRIStal Ball
Atlanta-based mental health nonprofit CHRIS 180 raised more than $800,000 at its annual fundraiser, The CHRIStal Ball, held Saturday, Aug. 16 event at Flourish Atlanta. More than 520 community members, sponsors and partners attended the event in support of CHRIS 180’s mission. For more than four decades, CHRIS 180 has been a pillar of support…
Press Release August 25, 2025
CHRIS 180 Welcomes Eight New Board Members, Announces New Board Leadership
CHRIS 180, Atlanta’s leading nonprofit organization supporting the mental health and well-being of children, youth and families, announces the appointment of eight distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors, along with elected board officers who will guide the organization into its next phase of growth. The newest members of the CHRIS 180 Board of Directors…
Press Release June 8, 2025
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 than four decades, CHRIS 180 has been a pillar of support in Atlanta communities, providing therapy,…
Feelings January 31, 2025
Winter Blues Survival Guide: Embracing Rest, Resilience, and Renewal
“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 polled said that winter was their favorite season, whereas spring,…
Press Release November 19, 2024
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 driving operational excellence and program development. His extensive background spans enterprise-wide administration, developing and…
Feelings Grief and Loss Holiday Sadness The Latest October 31, 2024
Holiday Season Wellness: 5 Ways to Show Empathy
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 same way. Offering a little extra empathy and…
Resilience Resources The Latest September 27, 2024
Shattering Stigma and Celebrating Substance Use Recovery
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 and can stem from many things like genetics, environment or mental health conditions….