Support ACS!
Adolescent Counseling Services is a charitable organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. ACS' Tax Identification Number is 51-0192551
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Esther's Pledge
Substance Abuse Prevention Workshops
Parents and Teens Join Us!Young Adults
(ages 15-21)
1st Thursday
of every month
Parents of Youth
(ages 10-14)
3rd Thursday
of every month
Starting January 17, 2013
Workshops will be held at Palo Alto Family YMCA:
3412 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Workshops are free thanks to the generosity of Elizabeth & Mark Schar, but space is limited.
To reserve your spot, please contact:
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Substance Abuse Information Line
S A I L
650-384-3094SAIL is a confidential information, resource, and referral line for any teens, parents, or community members with questions regarding substance abuse Staffed Mondays - Fridays from 5pm to 7pm by local professional treatment counselors who are trained in crisis management
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Greetings!,
February is a busy month for our On-Campus Counseling Program staff as they begin interviewing intern candidates for the next school year. This year, OCC Program Director, Roni Gillenson, and the 8 OCC site directors are looking to hire 18 new interns for the 2013-2014 school year. At ACS, we take the intern hiring process very seriously. Roni attends a number of Bay Area college fairs and spends hours reviewing applications from students and graduates of notable masters and doctorate programs across the state. Interviews for candidates take place over a 10-week period and each candidate is interviewed in a two-part process; first in a group of 5-8 candidates interviewed by the entire OCC clinical staff and then in a one-on-one individual interview between the candidate and a member of the clinical staff.
I am proud of how hard the OCC Program staff work to find the best candidates for our largest program. Our interns are a reflection of the professionalism and commitment to quality mental health care that ACS stands for and each year I enjoy meeting the interns that will be the therapists of the future.
You can play a role in the careers of future therapists and the teens and families in need of our services. Spring Sounds, our annual fundraising gala, is quickly approaching on May 18, 2013. Spring Sounds will be held at AutoVino - a location that is home to Woodside Winery and a room full of beautiful cars. Join us for a wonderful evening all in support of our three programs. Tickets are on sale now - get them today to take advantage of our early bird pricing! 
Sincerely, Dr. Philippe Rey Executive Director |
Spring Sounds Tickets On Sale!!!
Join Adolescent Counseling Services for Springs Sounds 2013, in the most glamorous parking lot you have ever seen. Surrounded by an exquisite collection of cars and barrels of wine, you will be among luxury as you dine, dance, and bid in the silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit Adolescent Counseling Services, providing critical programs to teens and families in our community.
Individual Tickets: $180 
Learn more about the benefits of your company sponsoring this annual Silicon Valley gala, which regularly attracts an estimated 220 guests including prominent residents of Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Atherton and raises funds for ACS' critical programs. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring Spring Sounds and helping to underwrite our costs, please visit the Spring Sounds website or contact Aarika Riddle, ACS Development & Marketing Director (aarika@acs-teens.org or 650.424.0852 ext. 103) for more information.
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Self-Injury and How to Confront it with your Teen
Self-Injury- refers to a variety of behaviors in which an individual
intentionally inflicts harm to his or her body for purposes not socially
recognized or sanctioned and without suicidal intent (ISSS, 2007)
Self-Injury can include: - Intentional cutting, carving, or puncturing of the skin
- scratching
- burning
- ripping or pulling skin or hair
- self bruising (through punching objects with the intention of hurting oneself or punching oneself directly)
(Source: http://www.crpsib.com"Factsheet About Self-Injury")
How Should I Talk to My Child About His/Her Self-Injury?
- Address the issue as soon as possible. Don't presume your child will simply "outgrow" the behavior - Try to use concern in a constructive way, your child realize the impact of his/her self-injury on themselves and others. - It is important to validate your child's feelings. Remember this is different from validating the behavior. - Parents must first make eye contact and be respectful listeners before offering their opinion.
- Speak in calm and comforting tones
- Offer reassurance
- Consider what was helpful to you as an adolescent when experiencing emotional distress
-If your child does not want to talk, do not pressure him/her.
Also check out ACS' blog Teen Talk articles "How to Address Self-Harm with my Child " and "Cutting As Pain Relief? Understanding and Helping Teens Who Self Harm"
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Invite ACS to your Company
ACS wants to share, with local companies, about the available mental health services we provide to adolescents and families in Santa Clara and San Mateo county. Chances are there is an employee with a teen at your job who doesn't know about the free and cost-effective programs ACS has to offer. If you would like ACS to come to your workplace and share, contact Development and Marketing Director, Aarika Riddle at 650-424-0852 ext 103. You can also support ACS by checking to see if your company has a matching gift program. To learn more about how to give to ACS through matching gifts go to www.acs-teens.org. or contact us at 650-424-0852 ext 103
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ACS Wants You!
Do you care about local teens and families? Are you interested in making sure accessible mental health services are available to the community? ACS is currently looking for individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. For more information, please contact Janet Chaikind, ACS Vice President, at governance@acs-teens.org. |
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