CHRIS Counseling Center

Eligibity Criteria

Georgia children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 18 with serious emotional disturbances/addictive disease are eligible for services at the Counseling Center. (Exceptions to the criteria regarding age will be determined on a case-by-case basis.)

When an individual is found not eligible for services, the person is informed as to the reasons, the referral source (if any )is informed as to the reasons, if consent is obtained, and recommendations are made for alternative services.

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CHRIS Counseling Center services are offered without discrimination by reason of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Admission Process

The CHRIS Counseling Center Intake Team provides customers with a description of organization services and fees, including a eligibility requirements and limitations. Customers may need some or all of the following documents as they go through the admissions process:

  • Proof of residency
  • Driver's liscence or state ID card
  • Proof of income
  • Insurance documentation
  • Clinical records (for example, IEP's, psychological assessments, hospital admissions)

An Intake Team member will set up an interview with the youth and the guardian. This initial interview is usually held at the CHRIS Counseling Center. At this time the youth, family and/or guardian may ask questions about the program and facility. A written assessment will be completed by both the guardian and youth. A liscensed clinician meets with the youth and guardian for a comprehensive interview reagrding problems and needs, current family status, social and medical history, developmental information and other relevant information. Lastly, initial treatment goals are developed with the input of client and guardian.

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Learn about our privacy policies: CHRIS Kids Privacy Practices

For Admissions Information and Appointments:

404-324-4190

CHRIS Counseling Center
3109 Clairmont Rd., Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30329

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