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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

11/25/2025

Huge congrats to Melanie and her three amazing golden retrievers — Archie, Oakley, and Winston — for recently passing their PAWS Wellness Support Dog renewal evaluations! 🐾✨

We’re so proud of Melanie and her incredible Support Dogs and how much JOY they bring to our school, company, and community visits!

11/24/2025

✨ Sparking Connection, Igniting Hope… together.

Kids today face unprecedented anxiety and stress.
It can feel too big for one person to fix—but it isn’t.

“We’ve seen the difference even one caring connection can make. Our dog Woodson helped my son find calm, comfort, and hope,” shares AnneMarie, our Board President and PAWS Team Handler. Now, AnneMarie and Woodson share that same comfort, joy, and sense of belonging with young people through Kindling Minds.

Together, we can make a lasting impact.
🩵 Donate today and help spark connection, ignite hope, and change lives: https://loom.ly/9W2xnT0
🧡 Volunteer and be a part of building resilience and improving youth mental wellness: https://loom.ly/7fVZHHw

11/20/2025

✨ Sparking Connection, Igniting Hope… together.

DID YOU KNOW... More teens are landing in crisis because of overwhelming stress, harmful online content, and the lasting impact of isolation. It may feel too big for one person to fix—but it isn’t. When we come together, we can give kids the coping skills, support, and connection they need to feel safe, seen, and strengthened.

TOGETHER, we can make a lasting impact on youth mental wellness.

👉🏾 Join us in our end of year campaign aiming to help teens and pre-teens build resilience and improve mental wellness through our programs rooted in connection—with animals, nature, and art: https://loom.ly/9W2xnT0

11/19/2025

Bonnie Riley and Logan Schultz from Community First Bank of Indiana — one of our incredible partners — stopped by Stone Farm to visit the alpacas and record a short video. 🦙🎥 Their partnership and commitment to Kindling Minds and youth mental wellness is truly a gift to us and our community.

We’re also deeply grateful for Diane and Michael, the owners of Stone Farm, whose generosity makes our work with students and community organizations possible.

In this month of gratitude, we are especially thankful for every company and individual who pours into our mission. Your support makes all the difference. 💙

11/17/2025

Two of our PAWS Teams — Melanie & Winston and Kris & Murphy — stopped by Chatham Hills for a special Workplace Wellness visit! 🐾

One of the perks of attending our annual Wags for Wellness event is the chance to win office visits from our PAWS Teams which is always a crowd favorite!

And to make the day even sweeter… it was Winston’s 4th birthday! 🎉 He rocked his birthday hat and soaked up every bit of extra love. 💛

11/13/2025

🐾 We’re so proud that so many of our PAWS Teams were able to attend the Bring Change to Mind Middle School Summit last week! 💚 The mental health and wellness awareness this organization promotes is truly inspiring, and we’re honored to be part of their incredible work.

Our wellness support dogs are always ready to spread comfort, joy, and a little extra tail-wagging happiness to the amazing youth in our community! 🐶

11/11/2025

📽️ Our new promo video, produced by the talented team at Harbor Pictures Company, gives such a real look into our work here at Kindling Minds. The human-animal connection, our tie to nature, the artist outlets, and our overall commitment to increasing the mental wellness of our youth.

Take a look: https://loom.ly/YJHVcQs

11/06/2025

"She loved being with the alpacas, and it was so nice for her to be able to connect with other kids who love animals. It is amazing to see how much more comfortable my daughter is talking to new people when animals are around!"

Learn about our Alpaca Farm Experience: https://loom.ly/VEz-Y9c

11/04/2025

✨ We’re excited to share that The Chris Center is now Kindling Minds! ✨

Our mission and heart remain the same — supporting youth mental wellness — with a new name that reflects our growth and connection.

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

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.

Address

PO 500
Carmel, IN
46082

Website

http://www.kindlingminds.org/

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