At CHRIS Kids we recognize that good behavioral health, education, social responsibility, employment and citizenship are inter-related and interdependent. When there are problems between the mind, body and spirit, when we suffer trauma or when we experience instability, we may develop conditions that affect how we think and behave. These conditions can disrupt our day-to-day lives in ways that can be harmful to us or to others. They can stand in the way of our reaching our potential and impact our families, the people around us and our ability to function in school or at work. Good behavioral health helps a person unlock their full potential and become a contributing member of the community.
CHRIS Counseling Center
- Overview The CHRIS Counseling Center (CCC) ranks in the top 7% of mental health providers in the state of Georgia. The goal of all services is to promote healing, improve functioning and unlock potential.
- Philosophies & Evidence Based Practices All of CK’s programs and services are based in trauma informed care and positive youth development.
- Individual Counseling Ongoing support is vital for children, youth, adults, parents, and families coping with the emotional, medical, or relationship issues of everyday life.
- Group Counseling Group counseling involves a small group of people (usually 6-10) who meet together regularly, along with one or two highly trained clinical staff to learn to cope with or adjust to a variety of life’s challenges.
- Family Counseling Family counseling involves the whole family or several family members. This approach is used to help families work through and/or adjust to issues and challenges affecting the entire family.
- Substance Abuse Counseling Whether alcoholism or illegal drug abuse, addiction is a chronic, progressive disease that threatens individuals and their families. Addiction affects the entire family.
- Community Based Services An array of individualized therapeutic services are offered in a client’s school, home, or other community setting.
- Psychiatric Services Services include an assessment and medication management.
Featured Partners
- Barton Child Law and Policy Center
- Georgia Alliance of Therapeutic Services for Children and Families (GATS)
- Georgia Center for Child Advocacy
- Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
- Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
- Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
- Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC)
- United Way of Metro Atlanta