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CHILDREN'S HEALTH COUNCIL INC

CA · EIN 941312311 · $43.9M rev · operational · www.chconline.org
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Children's Health Council (CHC) is a nonprofit based in Palo Alto, CA, providing mental health and learning support for children, teens, and young adults. They offer therapy, evaluations, psychiatry, and specialized educational programs for those with learning differences and mental health challenges. CHC also provides resources and training for parents, educators, and professionals.

activities · 17

what they do

direct service · 15
  • Bilingual Community Mental Health Outreach Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Provides bilingual mental health and education services to families and schools in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park through the Ravenswood Community Services program, increasing access for underserved communities.
  • Community Programs and Family Support Initiatives Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Hosts annual community events including a high school transition preparation event, an Anxiety Parent Support Group, and the SteelMike Shootout basketball tournament to raise awareness for youth mental health. Offers free resources and programs to reduce stigma and expand access to mental health and learning support.
  • Community-Based Bilingual Mental Health Services Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Provides bilingual mental health and education services to families and schools in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park through the Ravenswood Community Services program.
  • Early Autism Support and Family Navigation Services Early Developmental Screening & Referral
    Co-runs the Early Support for Autism Program with Stanford Children’s Health, providing free services to families of children ages 0–5 diagnosed with autism to support early intervention and systems navigation.
  • Free Community Resources and Programs to Reduce Stigma Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Offers free resources and community programs aimed at expanding access to youth mental health support and reducing stigma around learning and mental health challenges.
  • Intensive Outpatient Programs for High-Risk Youth
    Co-runs the RISE Intensive Outpatient Program with Stanford Children’s Health, a DBT-based program for teens aged 13–18 experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, or severe anxiety and depression.
  • Intensive Outpatient and Autism Support Programs
    Operates the RISE Intensive Outpatient Program, a DBT-based program for teens aged 13–18 experiencing severe anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm, in partnership with Stanford Children’s Health. Also co-runs the Early Support Program for Autism, providing free services for families of children ages 0–5 diagnosed with autism.
  • Online Resource Library and Personalized Access
    Provides access to over 1,000 expert articles, hundreds of podcast episodes, and digital tools; users can save content, organize it into custom folders, and receive alerts about new resources and programs based on their interests.
  • Online Resource Library and Personalized Access
    Provides access to over 1,000 expert articles, hundreds of podcast episodes, and digital tools through an online library, with functionality to save, organize, and track resources and events in custom folders and personal calendars. Sends alerts about new content and programs based on user interests.
  • Specialized Educational Programs for Students with Learning Differences Special Education for Learning Differences
    Operates two specialized schools providing personalized learning for students in grades 2–8 with dyslexia, ADHD, and related challenges, and offers one-on-one learning support and executive function coaching.
  • Specialized Educational Programs for Students with Learning Differences Special Education for Learning Differences
    Operates two specialized schools serving students in grades 2–8 with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD, offering personalized learning and one-on-one executive function coaching. Includes a therapeutic day school for K–12 students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges to support reintegration into public schools.
  • Teletherapy and Clinical Mental Health Services
    Offers teletherapy appointments via phone or Zoom for children, teens, young adults, and coaching clients, including college students, with follow-up scheduling available directly through clinicians. Provides multidisciplinary clinical services including therapy, psychiatry, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy.
  • Teletherapy and Clinical Mental Health Services Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
    Offers teletherapy via phone or Zoom for children, teens, young adults, and coaching clients, including college students, and provides multidisciplinary clinical services such as therapy, psychiatry, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy.
  • Therapeutic Day Schools for Emotional and Behavioral Challenges Special Education for Learning Differences
    Operates therapeutic day schools for K–12 students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges to support academic progress and reintegration into public school settings.
  • Workshops, Events, and Community Support Programs
    Hosts annual events including a high school transition preparation session and an Anxiety Parent Support Group; also facilitates the annual SteelMike Shootout basketball tournament to raise awareness for youth mental health.
capacity building · 2
  • Clinician Training and Professional Development Mental Health Education Programs
    Offers training for mental health clinicians through continuing education, internships, and fellowships to build professional capacity in youth mental health and learning support.
  • Clinician Training and Professional Development Mental Health Education Programs
    Provides training for mental health clinicians through continuing education, internships, and fellowships to build professional capacity in youth mental health and learning support.
strategies · 12

how they think

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named programs · 19

what they call their work

Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
Provides multidisciplinary care including therapy, evaluations, psychiatry, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy for ages 0–25
Community Collaboratives
Partnerships with schools and districts to extend care.
Community Partnerships
Events, webinars, and collaborations to improve community mental health access.
Corporate Services
Trainings and mental health education to support employees and their families.
Early Support for Autism Program (ESPA)
Joint program with Stanford Children’s Health offering free support and services to families with children ages 0–5 recently diagnosed with autism
Esther B. Clark School
Therapeutic day school for grades K–12 serving students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting re-engagement in learning and transition back to district schools
Evaluations
Expert evaluations for ages 0–25 through a unique team approach.
Learning Support
Learning specialists create personalized plans through the Schwab Learning Center at CHC.
Parent Support Groups
Support groups for parents to share experiences, gain understanding, and learn effective strategies.
Professional Training - Clinical Training Program
Hands-on training in evidence-based practices, including practicums, internships, and fellowships.
Professional Training - Continuing Education
Accredited courses designed to strengthen clinical skills and support professional growth for clinicians.
Psychiatry
Comprehensive care with psychiatric expertise for young children to young adults.
RISE Intensive Outpatient Program
DBT-based intensive program for teens ages 13–18 experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, severe anxiety, or depression, providing structured therapy and 24/7 crisis support
Ravenswood Community Services
Bilingual mental health and education services delivered directly to families and schools in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park, including therapy, evaluations, and parent workshops
Sand Hill School
Specialized school for grades 2–8 serving students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other language-based learning differences through personalized, strengths-based education
School Liaisons
Provides support and resources for parents interacting with schools.
School Partnerships
Offers therapy, evaluations, or learning support delivered directly on school campuses.
Schwab Learning Center
One-on-one learning support and executive function coaching for students and young professionals with ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences, focusing on academic success and self-advocacy
Therapy
Personalized, comprehensive therapy for children, teens, and young adults.
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Esther B. Clark School Partner — Operates Esther B. Clark School as part of its services, with direct contact for enrollment or inquiries.
  • Esther B. Clark School Partner — Therapeutic day school within CHC for students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Sand Hill School Partner — Operates Sand Hill School as part of its services, with direct contact for enrollment or inquiries.
  • Sand Hill School Partner — Specialized school within CHC providing personalized learning for students with language-based learning differences.
  • Stanford Partner — Collaborates with Stanford for the Schwab Learning Center, directing Stanford students to a dedicated intake pathway.
  • Stanford Children’s Health Partner — Jointly operates the Early Support Program for Autism (ESPA) and the RISE Intensive Outpatient Program with CHC.