agency report
Message from Executive Director

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 adolescents. But all of my training and years of working in this field do not help me deal with the emotions I feel following each suicide. If I am experiencing these deep, anxious, and unsettling feelings, I know others are too.
 
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2013-2014 Annual Report 
ACS is proud to present our 2013-2014 Annual Report. Check out the client stories, program snapshots, financials, and a listing of just a portion of our generous donors.  

Click here, to access the electronic version. 
Strategic Plan
ACS recently completed a new three-year strategic plan. This ambitious plan will allow us to better serve clients and grow our programs to meet the enormous need for services. We invite you to read a one-page summary of our Strategic Priorities. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please contact Aarika Riddle, Advancement and Marketing Director, by email: aarika@acs-teens.org or by phone: 650-424-0852 ext 103.
Speak! Feel! Be! Youth and Parent Support Group

In response to the increased need Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) has seen in our programs following the recent tragedies on the Peninsula, we are starting a new support group for youth and parents. "Speak! Feel! Be!" starts on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and will run for eight consecutive Saturdays at ACS' main office at 1717 Embarcadero Road, Suite 4000, in Palo Alto. The first four weeks are for youth only to share their reactions, feelings, and emotions in a safe space. The second four weeks are for parents seeking support and guidance on how to help their youth through these difficult times. The "Speak! Feel! Be!" support group will be co-facilitated by two ACS therapists.  


Download group flyer HERE
 For more info, contact Connie Mayer, Director of Outpatient Counseling Services, at connie@acs-teens.org or 650.424.0852 ext 104

 
Make a gift to ACS in honor of someone special!

This Valentine's Day, instead of flowers or chocolates, let the individual(s) in your life know they inspire you by making a gift to ACS in their honor. 

 
We will let them know how you feel with a personalized e-card on February 14th.

Make your donation by February 13! 
 
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