Who We Are
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.
What We Do
For all types of trauma, difficulties, family issues and mental health and substance use challenges,
CHRIS 180 provides trauma-informed care through our CHRIS Counseling Center offices. Our counseling centers, with locations in Metro Atlanta, assist people of all ages through tough times so that they can feel better and function better. CHRIS 180 counseling emphasize the strength, positivity, and self-determination in our clients. We work collaboratively with them to help them overcome challenges and experience resilience in the face of adversity. Our staff is sensitive to the various trauma experiences that our clients have had. We honor those experiences and work collaboratively with our
clients to help them identify and overcome the effects of those experiences in their lives.
