special report
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.
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.

Continue reading message here.
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"Speak! Feel! Be!" starts on Saturday! 
A new support group for youth and parents effected by the recent tragedies in our community starts 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.  

For more info, contact Connie Mayer, Director of Outpatient Counseling Services, at connie@acs-teens.org or dafne@acs-teens.org.


Volunteer Co-Facilitator Needed!
Outlet is looking for a extraordinary volunteer to serve as a co-facilitator to help run the youth support groups. If you know of anyone, please have them send resume and brief cover letter to: Dafne Luna at dafne@acs-teens.org. Read full volunteer description here.

Spread the word about the Outlet Groups! 
Help us spread the word about all of the great youth groups Outlet offers in Mountain View, Palo Alto, and San Mateo. Share the Outlet group flier with your social networks, neighbors, and colleagues.  


 
Make a gift to Outlet 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 13th to make sure your e-card gets to them by Valentine's Day.
Stay Connected
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Adolescent Counseling Services | 1717 Embarcadero Rd, Ste 4000 | Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-0852 | www.acs-teens.org