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our mission

Our mission is to improve mental wellness for teens and pre-teens in central Indiana through education and experiences with nature and the healing power of human-animal interaction.

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about tcc

The Chris Center offers research-informed, nature-based, and animal-assisted programs, designed to teach teens and pre-teens critical coping and mental wellness skills.

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our impact

"Alpacas are great! I feel a sense of calm and peace when I am around them. Anyone who comes across The Chris Center should definitely try and get involved. It has changed my life and I'm positive that it will change the lives of others. It has been such a wonderful experience!"

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Thank you
to our partners

Guerin Catholic High School

IPS Center for Inquiry #70

Options Noblesville

Options Westfield

The Orchard School

University High School

Westfield High School

 

Carmel Clay Public Library

Bring Change to Mind

Best Buddies 

Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program

National Charity League

Elements Financial

Community First Bank of Indiana

Glick Philanthropies

Hamilton County Community Foundation

Health Care Initiatives

KSM

Latham Foundation

Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY)

Old National Bank

Samerian Foundation

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