Mission
CHRIS 180, Inc. is a nationally accredited nonprofit 501(c)(3) that supports the mental health needs of Atlanta's children, youth, and families. We provide critical mental and behavioral healthcare services, including therapy, counseling, and school-based support within 80+ local schools. We also offer foster care and adoption placements, safe housing, and programs that create pathways to independent living for young adults. Our 200+-person team delivers stability today while helping build thriving futures. Since our founding in 1981, we have proudly served more than 250,000 of our neighbors. CHRIS 180's mission is to heal children, strengthen families and build community. Our vision is that high quality, trauma informed behavioral health services and supports are available to all children, adults and families. "CHRIS" is an acronym for our values: Creativity, Honor, Respect, Integrity, and Safety. CHRIS 180 has pioneered several firsts in Georgia: . 1981: First group home for children