Adolescent Counseling Services
Mental Health CareCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Adolescent Counseling Services is a nonprofit focused on youth mental health, serving Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Founded in 1975, it aims to support adolescents' social and emotional development by fostering inclusive, supportive communities. The organization operates four programs designed to reach students, LGBTQQ youth, and families: an on-campus counseling initiative that provides free services to students at eight partner schools; a program for LGBTQQ youth offering support, education, and advocacy; a substance use treatment pathway with assessment, outpatient care, aftercare, and preventive education; and an evening-access community counseling service for youth and families in the Silicon Valley area. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, ACS serves roughly 10,000 teens and their families each year. In July 2021, the organization established a new in-person therapy site in Redwood City to broaden access to its services.