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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

10/14/2026

PAWS Dog April didn't mind showing off her cutest poses for the paw-parazzi during a recent visit to UHS! 📸🐾

Nothing like those big brown eyes to make your day 1,000 times better. 💛

10/13/2026

“The impact goes beyond the moment. Our programs are designed not only to reduce stress and create connection today, but to help young people develop skills they can carry with them tomorrow."- Kindling Minds Board President, AnneMarie Suarez-Davis

Whether you volunteer, support our mission, partner with us, or simply help spread the word, there’s a place for you in the work we’re doing.

✨ Learn more about Kindling Minds, explore our programs, and discover ways you can get involved at the link in our bio.

10/12/2026

Meet Fitz and Natasha, one of our newest PAWS Wellness Support teams! 🐾

After passing their evaluation and shadowing an experienced team, they just completed their supported visit, working alongside at least one seasoned PAWS Handler/Dog Team at a real visit. They were amazing!

We had such a great time getting to know them and watching the smiles they brought to everyone they met. We're so excited for more of our young people to meet this incredible team. We know they'll be wonderful at spreading comfort, connection, and joy. 💛

Curious what it takes to become a PAWS team like Fitz and Natasha? Learn more at the link in our bio.

10/10/2026

Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day. We don't want to tell you what Kindling Minds means to young people. We want you to hear it from them. 🐾

Sometimes the most powerful way to understand the impact of this work is simply to listen to the students whose lives it touches.

"They're there to listen. They're there to comfort you and just be near you."

Our PAWS Wellness Support volunteer teams bring comfort, connection, and a much-needed brain break to students across Central Indiana. As one student put it, every kid, no matter their age, should get to experience that. 💛

Want to help more students feel this way? We're always looking for new PAWS teams. Learn more at the link in our bio.

10/09/2026

Find someone that admires you the way Woodson admires the fish at CFI 84!

10/07/2026

In 2025, 31 PAWS handler–dog teams helped us reach over 2,000 students. 🐾

Even more powerful?
100% of our handlers said the experience was meaningful and rewarding—for both them and their dog.

As our programs continue to grow, we’re looking to welcome more incredible teams to help us reach even more students.

If you (or someone you know) have a calm, people-loving dog who thrives on attention; and a heart for supporting youth mental wellness, we’d love to connect. 💛

Head to the link in our bio to learn more and get involved!

10/06/2026

What a night at Victory Field! 🐾

Kindling Minds had a great time at , connecting with so many people who want to make a difference right here in Indy. Every conversation reminded us how much this community cares about its young people!

We were there to share our mission and show the many ways you can join us in supporting youth mental wellness. At Kindling Minds, we bring wellness support animals, nature activities, and art programs into schools across Central Indiana, giving students more moments of calm, connection, and joy during the school day.

Whether you have a people-loving pup, a few hours to give, or a heart for helping kids thrive, there's a place for you on our team!

👉 Explore volunteer opportunities at the link in our bio.

Thank you for creating space for Indy to get involved! 💛

10/04/2026

💙 Connecting with people who want to make a difference in their community!

A few weeks ago, Kindling Minds had the opportunity to attend the Hamilton County Community Foundation’s LEAD Local event, bringing together local nonprofits and Hamilton County residents looking for meaningful ways to give back.

Our amazing board member Stevie Cromer joined us alongside PAWS Team Tracy & Zeke 🐾 to share more about Kindling Minds, our mission, and the many ways community members can use their time, talents, and leadership to support youth mental wellness.

We’re grateful for opportunities like LEAD Local that help strengthen connections between local organizations and people who are ready to make an impact! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to meet us and, of course, give Zeke a little love! 💛

10/01/2026

✨ Looking for a way to get more involved in your community? Come find us at IndyVolved!

Kindling Minds is excited to join more than 100 nonprofit and civic organizations at IndyVolved presented by AES Indiana at Victory Field! 💙

Stop by the Activation Station to meet our team, learn more about how Kindling Minds is supporting youth mental wellness throughout Central Indiana, and discover fun and meaningful ways you can get involved and make an impact. 🐾🎨

Whether you’re looking to volunteer, connect with a local nonprofit, find a new passion project, or simply learn more about what’s happening in our community, IndyVolved is a great place to start.

📍 **Victory Field | Downtown Indianapolis**
📅 **Saturday, October 4**
⏰ **11:00 AM–3:00 PM**

Come say hi! We’d love to meet you! 👋💛

09/29/2026

🐾 The PAWS team heard the news, and they couldn’t wait to share it...

Together, we raised more than $65,000 at Wags for Wellness in support of Kindling Minds and youth mental wellness! 💚

To everyone who attended, donated, bid, volunteered, sponsored, shared, and supported us, THANK YOU! Because of you, Kindling Minds can continue bringing comfort, connection, and joy to young people throughout Central Indiana.

Our PAWS Wellness Support Dogs may have stolen the show that night, but YOU made this incredible impact "paws-ible"! 🐾

We are so grateful for this community and everything we are able to accomplish together.

$65,000+ raised. Countless young lives impacted. One incredible community. 💚✨

Address

PO 500
Carmel, IN
46082

Website

http://www.kindlingminds.org/

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