CHRIS 180

If you have heard the buzz about CHRIS 180 but aren’t sure what we stand for, here’s the meaning behind our name: ✨ Creativity ✨ Honor ✨ Respect ✨ Integrity ✨ Safety 180 = CHANGE 💛 CHRIS 180 is dedicated to transforming lives and changing directions. For over 40 years, we’ve helped more than 200,000 individuals build resilience and heal from trauma, fostering stronger families and communities. Ready to make an impact with us? Visit CHRIS180.org to learn more about our mission, make a donation and explore ways to get involved. Together, we can create meaningful change. 💪 #CHRIS180 #Atlantanonprofit #Atlantavolunteers

We’re so grateful to have Brad Nitz, Chief Meteorologist at WSB-TV, as this year’s CHRIStal Ball emcee! 🌟 Brad has been a longtime supporter of CHRIS 180 — hosting 'Brad’s Coat Drive' to help keep the youth in our programs warm. We can’t wait for a great night ahead and are honored to have him by our side. Thank you, Brad, for your heart, your voice, and your unwavering support. 💙

As we prepare for the new school year, a smooth morning routine can ease the stress of busy weekdays. 🕗 Tip: Prepare the night before Lay out clothes, pack all the lunches, and organize backpacks to avoid morning chaos. 🤝 Add a moment of connection A kind word, a quick hug, or a few quiet minutes together can help start the day with calm and confidence. 💛 Routines build security. Even small changes can make a big impact. As you ease back into the school year, CHRIS 180 is here for your family. #BackToSchool #CHRIS180 #MentalHealthMatters #StudentSuccess #ParentingTips

CHRIS 180 is incredibly grateful to QuikTrip for their generous $500,000 donation to our School-Based Mental Health Program in DeKalb County. 📚 Here’s how this investment will make a difference: ✔️ Expands access to counseling and crisis support for students and families ✔️ Allows CHRIS 180’s licensed therapists to meet youth where they are, directly in schools ✔️ Ensures support is available regardless of insurance status ✔️ Builds a stronger foundation for healing and academic success This donation was announced alongside the opening of QT’s new store on Memorial Drive—a new chapter for the community in more ways than one. Thank you, QuikTrip, for investing in student mental health and helping us create real change. 🧠✨

Thank you to Delta Air Lines employees who recently gave their time and talents to CHRIS 180 during their "We Lead Initiative" across metro Atlanta. 🎒 The team helped provide school supplies to CHRIS 180 students in our School-Based Mental Health Program, to ensure a strong start to the school year! 📏✏️ As presenting sponsor of the upcoming CHRIStal Ball, Delta continues to show what true community partnership looks like. We couldn’t be more grateful for their leadership and ongoing support.

💛 Self-Care Sunday is here! At CHRIS 180, we believe that healing starts from the inside out. And sometimes, that healing looks like taking a deep breath, checking in with yourself, or saying “no” to protect your peace. ⭐ Starting this August, we’re bringing you Self-Care Sunday, a weekly mental health reminder to pause, reflect, and do something kind for your mental and emotional well-being. Each week, you can expect: ✨ Simple tips for everyday care ✨ Tools to help you reset & recharge ✨ Encouragement to put you first, without guilt 🫶 Whether you’re deep in your healing journey or just starting out, we’re here to walk alongside you. 🔹 This week’s Self-Care Tip: Start your day with 5 minutes of stillness. ☀️ Before checking your phone, sit quietly, breathe deeply, and simply be. Even just a few minutes can help calm your nervous system and set the tone for a more peaceful day. You deserve moments of peace, and we’re here to help you find them 💛 #SelfCareSunday #CHRIS180 #MentalHealthMatters #HealingStartsHere

A huge thank you to Georgia Power Company’s PRIDEPower ERG group! This incredible team volunteered their time at CHRIS 180 to support youth facing homelessness by ✔️ Assembling 150+ hygiene kits ✔️ Sorting and organizing the clothing closet at The SPOT drop in center Your support helps us serve our community with dignity and care. We’re grateful for your partnership and commitment to making a difference.

Have you grabbed your ticket yet? We’re just two weeks away from one of the most meaningful nights of the year. A night to dress up. A night to give back. A night you won’t forget. The CHRIStal Ball is more than a celebration—it’s where generosity meets purpose. Every laugh, every toast, every dance floor moment helps fund life-changing mental health services for children, youth, and families across Atlanta. This is your chance to be part of something bigger. To show up, shine bright, and help create real change in our community. Get your ticket at chris180.org/christalball

CHRIS 180 couldn’t be more grateful to the Atlanta Falcons , in partnership with SCANA Energy for making our back-to-school drive such a success! Falcons players, Khalid Kareem, Zach Harrison and Elijah Wilkinson provided 50 CHRIS 180 students backpacks stuffed with school supplies. 🎒✏️📐 Students also received free haircuts, to help them start the year feeling fresh! ✂ 🏈 Freddie Falcon and the Falcons Cheerleaders led the fun with exciting games and activities that kept everyone smiling all day long. Thank you to the Falcons organization for investing in the future of our youth, meeting families where they are, and giving young people the tools to heal, learn, and thrive! #AtlantaFalcons #Atlantagivesback

What if the teen you once mentored… became your son? That’s exactly what happened to Mr. Minor. He didn’t set out to become a foster parent. He wasn’t sure he had all the right answers. But what he did have was a relationship, and a heart that was willing to say yes. Mr. Minor had mentored G.M. for years. When G.M. needed a stable home, he stepped in through CHRIS 180’s foster care program. It wasn’t always easy. G.M. had experienced trauma, and trust took time. But Mr. Minor never gave up. He showed up, day after day, reminding G.M.: You’re safe. You matter. You belong. Eight months later, their bond became permanent. G.M. was officially adopted, and a new chapter began. One built on love, commitment, and the power of showing up. ✨ You don’t need to be perfect to foster or adopt. You just need to be willing. Start your journey today at chris180.org/foster Because sometimes, one “yes” can change everything. 💙