In January 2015, Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) began a new three-year strategic plan with several key strategic priorities, including the creation of a new cohesive brand and key messages. Why create a new brand? The existing brand was no longer reflective of who we are and what we do. There’s been a few changes at ACS since […]
ACS received some feedback on this earlier blog post about gender pronouns and new norms, indicating that hearing a youth point of view would be a helpful way to better understand the topic. We were happy to have an Outlet youth volunteer to give us this point of view below! Written By: Sasha […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2015 Press Contact: Aarika Riddle Advancement and Marketing Director (650) 424-0852 ext. 103 aarika@acs-teens.org Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) celebrates 40 years at Spring Sounds City of Palo Alto to be honored at event for continued support of ACS since 1975 PALO ALTO, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based […]
Friday, March 27, 2015 from 9 am – 4 pm Location: PAUSD District Offices, 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto Fee: $50 per person (Refreshments and light lunch included) All professionals in the mental health field are welcome to take part in this one day, two-part workshop, exploring the spirit of motivational interviewing (MI) and self-care for […]
A Letter To the Community February 2015 Our community has experienced many sad and tragic losses in the past few months. They have been jolting to all, including those of us in the mental health field. As the Executive Director of Adolescent Counseling Services and a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, I understand mental illnesses and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2015 Press Contact: Aarika Riddle Advancement and Marketing Director (650) 424-0852 ext. 103 aarika@acs-teens.org “Speak! Feel! Be!” Support Group to Start for Local Youth and Parents Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) to offer new support group following recent tragedies PALO ALTO, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based nonprofit agency […]
Adolescent Counseling Services has a new 8-week support group for youth and parents to express their feelings in a safe, welcoming environment. The support group begins Saturday, February 14, 2015, from 10 am to 11:30 am at ACS offices (1717 Embarcadero Rd, Ste 4000, Palo Alto, CA 94303). The first 4 weeks will be for […]
Adolescent Counseling Services‘ Executive Director, Philippe Rey, Psy.D., will be a keynote speaker at Parenting Teens Through the Challenges of Life: A conference on adolescent health and addiction. This conference will help you understand what adolescents deal with and provide information on helpful resources. The keynotes and afternoon workshops, led by experts in their fields, will discuss […]
Sunday, November 2, 2014 between 3-6 pm Location: Adolescent Counseling Services offices, 1717 Embarcadero Rd, Ste 4000, Palo Alto Join Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) on Sunday, November 2, 2014 for an Open House! Drop by for fall treats, beverages, and the opportunity to experience our programs from a client’s perspective with interactive stations and mini-workshops. This event will kick-off ACS’ […]
LGBTQ Reducing Disparities Project is hosting a Community Forum on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 6 pm. Location: EMQ Families First Jerry Doyle Campus Eastfield, Ming Quong 251 Llewellyn Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. This evening will focus on how to change the experience of LGBTQ people in Santa Clara County and include a presentation, discussion, light dinner and networking. For more […]
