CHOOSE 180

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We’re honoring this month by sharing a look at our counseling program here at CHOOSE 180, how it started and where it’s headed. "The counseling program was developed based on the needs and requests of youth themselves." - Daicia Read it today to hear from our counseling team members, Darius and Daicia! Full blog is link in our bio. #communityimpact #nonprofit #mentalhealthmatters

Tacoma, thank you for welcoming us! Last week we held our first Meet & Greet and we were joined by community members, educators, and even a legislator. Guests learned about our organization, our programs and impact, and our Pierce County plans. Our team had the opportunity to connect and hear their perspectives. Stay tuned for our next events by subscribing to our newsletter, link in our bio! #tacoma #communityimpact #helpushelpothers #nonprofit

Our counseling team at CHOOSE 180 offers support to young people by providing them with the tools they need to work toward positive mental health and coping strategies by: - Creating a safe space to process challenging experiences - Exploring identity, culture, and relationships to guide personal growth - Build support systems that encourage connection and accountability - Using expressive arts as a tool for emotional expression and healing Want to learn more or support this work? Visit our website by tapping the link in our bio! #Nonprofit #CommunityImpact #ArtTherapy #MentalHealthMatters

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Tacoma Meet & Greet today! Learn more about our work by tapping the link in our bio 🧡 #nonprofit #community #tacoma

We joined with community partners (@feestseattle , @wa_bloc , and @sesecwa ) last week to continue the conversation on restorative practices in our community. Together we gathered to envision what schools and community can be when young people are truly safe, supported, and able to thrive. To learn more about our work in schools, visit our website linked in our bio! - #communityimpact #nonprofit

Today, we’re encouraging you to #GiveBig! Our organization could use your support now more than ever. Tap the link in our bio to join us on the journey towards justice! #nonprofit #donate

By joining our community of support, you’re helping to transform systems of injustice and support young people in our community and beyond. This #GiveBIG let’s get to the root causes of harm and transform lives, communities, and systems. Our community of support enables us to serve young people, advocate for systems change, and grow our services. Join us on the journey towards justice, link in our bio! #Nonprofit #WAGives #SupportLocalNonprofits #ItsUpToUs

Fact: In King County the arrest rate for Black youth is more than three times higher than that of White youth. This fact, doesn't have to be the future. At CHOOSE 180 we imagine a future where: -Diversion is no longer the exception, it’s the default. -Youth are referred to healing-centered alternatives before they ever touch the legal system. -Every young person is met with care, not courtrooms. -Intervention looks like mentorship, mental health support, and community, not charges, detention, or isolation. Our Vision: By 2030, we envision a region where systems no longer respond to young people with punishment, but with a pathway to possibility. A region where schools, courts, and communities work in partnership to ensure that all young people, especially those impacted by racism, poverty, and systemic harm, are seen, supported, and centered. Support our vision by tapping the link in our bio! 🧡 Source: Law Enforcement Data Analytics [LEDA] Dashboard. (2023). King County Juvenile Arrests Report. King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office #communityimpact #helpushelpothers #activism #nonprofit

CHOOSE 180 began in 2011 as a community-centered effort in partnership with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to impact racial disproportionality, keep youth out of the juvenile criminal legal system, and break the school-to-prison pipeline. Recognizing that the criminal legal system was not the most effective tool in addressing complex social issues, then King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg reached out to community leader Doug Wheeler Jr. to partner in creating an alternative to traditional prosecution. Doug Wheeler Jr. convened a group of community leaders to create a program called the 180 Program, which later turned into CHOOSE 180 in 2017. CHOOSE 180 has expanded to offer eight programs to support young people, dismantle oppressive systems, and provide access to resources and opportunities. To see where we’re heading next, check out our Five-Year Strategic Plan linked in our bio! #nonprofit #communityimpact #CHOOSE180

Join us on the journey towards justice and make an impact! Early giving is open for #GiveBIG 2026, and we would love your support. Whether it's a small gesture or a larger contribution, it all counts towards building a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Together, let's support work that uplifts our entire community. Click the link in our bio to give today and be a part of something truly special. We can make our community stronger than ever before! #CommunityImpact #MakeADifference #ItsUpToUs

2025 held so many wins for our organization, here are just a few: - Over 460 young people served - Provided urgent food and hygiene items to 120 community members during SNAP benefit cuts - Completed 85 court diversion workshops Check out our 2025 Annual Report to learn more about what last year was like at CHOOSE 180, link in our bio! #communityimpact #Burien #nonprofit

Thank you to Senator Tina Orwall for visiting us in Burien! Our team shared the history of our organization, where we are now, and also recent stories of participants that we've had the honor of supporting. We always appreciate when legislators are able to join us in the office and learn about the transformative work that we're doing. Learn more by tapping the link in our bio! #GetInvolved #CommunitySupport #CHOOSE180