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We’re on a mission to help teens and pre-teens in central Indiana build resilience and improve mental wellness through research-informed programs rooted in connection—with animals, nature, and art. The Chris Center offers an innovative approach to teen wellness by connecting teens and pre-teens to nature and providing opportunities for human-animal interaction. Our programs include:
* PAWs Therapy Dog Program
* Alpaca-Assisted Wellness Programs
* Mindful Arts Program
* Parent Education Series

For more information about our programs, please visit our website: www.chriscenterpaws.com

10/31/2025

From our Wellness Support Dogs to our Alpacas at Stone Farm, all of our comfort animals are wishing you (and your furry friends) a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2025

💙 What’s in a name?

Our rebanding with the name “Kindling Minds” has so much intention behind it…
“Kindling”: Small sparks… that lead to big change and growth
“Kind”: a staple in our work
“Kin”: for connection and belonging
The “IN” in “Minds”: for Indiana
Icons of the outdoors (flowers, sun, rocks, etc.): Nature is needed to create a bigger fire

🔥 Kindling alone won’t create a big fire: we need community to help.
Visit our NEW website: https://loom.ly/YJHVcQs

10/28/2025

🐾 From schools to community events, every visit from our PAWS Teams has one common theme: a level of comfort and joy that only the human-dog connection can provide.

10/27/2025

Help us welcome our newest PAWS Wellness Support team — Rowan & Dakota! 💛

This incredible duo is ready to bring even more heart, dedication, and joy to our community.
We can’t wait to see all they’ll accomplish together! 🐶

10/24/2025

🌱 We’re evolving!
The Chris Center is now Kindling Minds — a new name that reflects our growth, connection, and continued dedication to youth mental wellness.

Our mission remains the same: sparking connection and igniting hope in Central Indiana.
Thank you for growing with us as we enter this exciting new chapter!

👉 Take a look at our new website and messaging: https://loom.ly/YJHVcQs

10/22/2025

Our Mindful Arts Program provides a safe and welcoming space where participants can connect more deeply with nature and themselves through the process of reflective art making.

Take a look at what some of our participants have been up to...

Learn more about Mindful Arts here: https://www.kindlingminds.org/mindful-arts-wellness-program

10/17/2025

✨ New Name. Same Mission. ✨

We’re THRILLED to share that The Chris Center has officially become Kindling Minds — a name that reflects our growth, our connection, and our heart for youth mental wellness.

Our mission remains the same: Sparking connection and igniting hope in Central Indiana.

Thank you for growing with us — and for being part of our story. 🌿

Learn more from Nancy Elbert, our Founder, about why we were born and how we're evolving: https://www.kindlingminds.org/about

10/10/2025

🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day — a time to come together and shine a light on the importance of caring for our minds and one another.

At The Chris Center, we’re dedicated to nurturing youth mental wellness through the healing connection between humans and animals, the restorative power of nature, and creative expression through our Mindful Arts Program.

💙 By raising awareness and providing educational tools, we empower young people to build resilience, find balance, and care for their mental health every day.

10/07/2025

When our wellness support dogs visit partner schools, something magical happens — a quiet moment of comfort, a wagging tail, a spark of joy. ✨

To help students carry that moment home, our handlers pass out Wag Cards... special keepsakes featuring each of our PAWS Team dogs. What started as a fun way to remember their favorite furry friend has become something much more.

Students now collect these cards and treasure them as reminders of calm, connection, and care. Each Wag Card tells a story — not just of the dog on the front, but of the student who found comfort in their presence. 💙

Because sometimes, it’s not just a card.
It’s a reminder that you’re seen, supported, and never alone. 🐶💫

Address

PO 500
Carmel, IN
46082

Website

http://www.kindlingminds.org/

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