Adolescent Counseling Services to resume in-person services after more than a year

ACS is committed to provide in-person and virtual services to fit the needs of youth in the community REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based mental health agency, is opening its doors to the public for in-person therapy sessions on July 12th, 2021, at its new location at 643 Bair Island Road, […]

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Adolescent Counseling Services to host annual fundraising luncheon, Spring for Support

The nonprofit agency prioritizes teen mental wellness and the need for more funding at free community fundraiser PALO ALTO, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a nonprofit agency delivering comprehensive mental health services to help individuals grow and thrive during the challenges of youth, will hold its annual fundraising luncheon, Spring for Support, on Wednesday, […]

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Outlet Celebrates Local LGBTQ+ Youth Community at 2018 Out to Eat Fundraising Gala

Former Outlet Program Director, Anthony Ross, featured keynote speaker at this year’s event PALO ALTO, Calif. – Outlet, a program of Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based nonprofit agency dedicated to the healthy social and emotional welfare of youth, will host its annual fundraising gala Out to Eat, on October 4th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. […]

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Adolescent Counseling Services to Inaugurate a New Clinical Intern Training Program, the ACS Institute of Psychotherapy and Training

ACS will welcome 20 clinical interns in their new adolescent psychotherapy training program REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based nonprofit agency dedicated to the healthy social and emotional welfare of local youth, will welcome its first cohort of 20 interns this month at the new ACS Institute of Psychotherapy and Training, […]

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Adolescent Counseling Services to begin offering services at Siena Youth Center

ACS will partner with SYC to provide after-school counseling to youth of the Fair Oaks community in Redwood City REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based nonprofit agency dedicated to the healthy social and emotional welfare of local youth, will begin offering counseling services at the Siena Youth Center, which strives to […]

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Dr. Philippe Rey Recognized as a Mover and Shaker Community Hero by the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board

The Executive Director of ACS will be honored for his innovative work addressing the mental health needs of the community SAN JOSE, Calif. – Dr. Philippe Rey, Executive Director of Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based nonprofit agency dedicated to the healthy social and emotional welfare of local youth, was named a Mover and Shaker […]

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Adolescent Counseling Services Honored with Prestigious Nonprofit of the Year Award

ACS recognized by Assemblymember Marc Berman of District 24 for their leadership and service to local youth REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based nonprofit agency dedicated to the healthy social and emotional welfare of local youth, was recognized as Nonprofit of the Year for 2017 by Assemblymember Marc Berman of the […]

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Technology and Teen Dating

Written By:  Sarah McLaughlin, LMFT, Site Supervisor, ACS On-Campus Counseling Program Teen relationships can often seem mysterious in this digital age. It’s not always easy for a parent to ascertain the nature of their child’s relationships or to keep track of the ups and downs that take place during these romantic relationships. How are teens […]

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Why Talk About Depression?

Written By:  JoAnn Kukulus, MFTi, Site Coordinator, ACS On-Campus Counseling Program Why do we need to talk about teen depression? What do we need to know? What can we do for our adolescent children? Fewer than 40% of the teens diagnosed with depression get treatment. The numbers are staggering: an estimated 1 in 5 adolescents […]

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