Since 1981, the CHRIS 180 mission has been to heal children, strengthen families and build community. Our vision is the high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health service and support systems are available to all children, adults, and families CHRIS is an acronym that represents our core values: Creativity, Honor, Respect, Integrity and Safety. Our goal is to unlock the potential of Georgia’s youth and fortify families by providing a hand up, not just a handout, through our integrated Family of Services. We believe that potential is a right, not a privilege. This holistic approach enables children, youth and families to unlock their potential for happiness, health and success despite challenging circumstances, often beyond their control. We offer an array of individualized programs through our Family of Services which includes: Behavioral Health, Safe Homes & Environments, Strong Communities and Education & Training. Our ambition is to be Georgia's go-to place where every vulnerable child or traumatized youth discovers how to unlock their potential.
CHRIS 180’s holistic approach enables people of all ages to change the direction of their lives and become self-sufficient, contributing adults despite challenging circumstances. In 2020 91% of families impacted by our community programs were strengthened and stayed together rather than experience disruption due to hospitalization, jail or out-of-home placement of a child in the family. Our community programs serves as a trauma-informed safe space where emerging adults can plan and prepare
for their future. Through our community programs clients receive assistance with basic needs, which allows them the space to focus solely on their healing.
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