On this episode, RJ Encinas from CHRIS180 discusses the organizations' missions to provide trauma-informed behavioral health and wraparound services to children, families, and adults in the Atlanta and Gwinnett County communities. Programs address underlying experiences impacting families, not just presenting issues. CHRIS180 provides counseling and support services regardless of insurance status, partnering with local organizations. Hosted by Rico Figliolini
Resources:
CHRIS180 Website: https://chris180.org/
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00:00:00 - Understanding Trauma and Community Care
00:01:20 - Transforming Lives in Gwinnett: The Story of CHRIS180
00:05:50 - Embracing Technology and Community Connections
00:08:44 - Providing Free, Nonprofit Services
00:10:15 - Expanding Awareness of Community Support Services
00:12:21 - Supporting Families in Juvenile Justice
00:14:27 - Adapting Services to Individual Needs
00:17:52 - Measuring Success Through Data and Community Engagement
00:19:47 - Embracing the New and Expanding Horizons
00:22:26 - Expanding Wraparound Services for Diverse Communities
00:25:20 - Leveraging Family Strengths in Home-Based Services
00:27:00 - Collaborative Family-Centered Approach
00:29:25 - Expanding CHRIS180's Staff and Services