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About
Who We Are

For over 70 years, CHC has been a leader in youth mental health and learning differences, providing expert therapy, specialized schools, and essential resources for families.
About CHC

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Who We Serve

Our Impact

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The CHC Difference

What Sets Us Apart

Evidence-Based Therapy

Measurement-Based Care

Evaluation Model

Specialized Services
Services
Our Services

At CHC, we offer a wide range of specialized services, all of which can be grouped into four key areas.
Evaluations

Expert evaluations across learning, development, and mental health.

Psychoeducational & Neuropsychological

Autism

IQ/Intellectual

Speech & Language

Occupational Therapy

Evaluation Process

Evaluation FAQs

Learning Support

One-on-one support for ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences, along with executive function coaching.

Psychiatry

Client-centered care to assess, diagnose, and create tailored treatment plans.

Medication Management

Therapy

Comprehensive behavioral and mental health support, parent coaching, and groups.

Individual Psychotherapy

Parent Coaching

Young Adult Therapy

Young Child Therapy

DBT Skills Groups

Family Psychotherapy

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy
Programs

Our Programs

Many know us through our programs, which bring together our comprehensive mental health and learning differences services.

Catherine T. Harvey Center
for Clinical Services

Ages 0-25

Comprehensive mental health services.

Early Support Program for Autism

Families

Free support for families with an early autism diagnosis.

RISE Intensive Outpatient Program

Ages 13-18

Intensive outpatient program for teens struggling with self-harm.

Schwab Learning Center

Ages 13-25+

One-on-one support for ADHD, dyslexia, and learning differences.
Our Schools
Our Schools

CHC has two specialized schools, each designed to meet the needs of students with different learning styles and challenges.
Esther B. Clark School

Grades K-12

Nonpublic therapeutic day school providing students with individualized supports focusing on social-emotional and behavioral growth.

Palo Alto

San Jose

Sand Hill School

Grade 2-8

Students with ADHD, dyslexia, school-based anxiety, attention issues, and social challenges.

Palo Alto
Learn
Knowledge is Power

At CHC, we are a learning organization. Through continuing education, internships, and fellowships, we support clinicians in maintaining credentials, advancing their expertise, and preparing the next generation of professionals to carry this work forward.
Free Resources

Resource Library

Voices of Compassion Podcast

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MyCHC

Professional Training

Continuing Education Series

Clinical Training Programs

Workshops/Groups

Workshops

Parent Support Groups
Community Offerings
Community Offerings

Together, we can make a greater impact by educating the community and reducing the stigma around learning differences and mental health.
Resources

Voices of Compassion Podcast

Resource Library

Free Downloads

Crisis Resources

Organizations

Corporate Services

Community Partnerships

Kids & Teens

SPOT: Speech Therapy & OT

Sand Hill School Summer Program

Teen Collaborative

Parents

Parent Support Groups

School Liaisons

School & Districts

School Partnerships

School Liaisons

Collaboratives

Services at Your Location

Ellis - An Educator Resource
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We Need You

From the generosity of donors to the strength of our partnerships, your support drives our mission.
Ways to Give

Donate Now

Planned Giving

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Partner With Us

Philanthropic & Corporate Partnerships

Special Events

CHC Annual Breakfast

CHC SteelMike Shootout
Connect
Connect With Us

There are many ways and reasons to connect with CHC— explore how you can engage, collaborate, or reach out to access the support and resources you need.
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Make Appointment

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Professionals

Medi-Cal Evaluation Referrals

Medi-Cal Therapy Referrals

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Schwab Learning Center Referrals

CHC in the News

Updates and announcements

CHC in the News

Updates & Announcements

January 14, 2026

Ellis: Expanding Access to Trusted Support Through Innovation

When Children’s Health Council (CHC) was selected by Google.org to participate in the 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI, joining just 20 organizations worldwide chosen from hundreds of applicants, it marked an important milestone in CHC’s work to expand access to…

March 26, 2025

Meet CHC’s New Chief Development Officer, Bettina Kohlbrenner

At Children’s Health Council (CHC), we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and our ability to support families depends on a strong foundation of community engagement and philanthropy. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome…

March 3, 2025

The Role of Medication in a Multi-Dimensional Approach to Mental Health

By Vidya Krishnan, MD Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director When it comes to youth mental health, families deserve clear, research-backed information and access to a full range of treatment options. From well-being support and therapy to medication when needed, every…

September 24, 2024

Hope and Challenges: A Decade of Adolescent Mental Health Trends in the CDC’s 2013-2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey

By Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT Recently the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released its Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2013-2023. The survey, conducted every two years, focuses on high school students and examines five key areas:…

September 18, 2024

Children’s Health Council Partners with Brightlife Kids and Soluna to Expand Access to Mental Health Support

Palo Alto, CA — Children’s Health Council (CHC), a leader in providing comprehensive support for the mental and emotional well–being of children, teens, and young adults, is proud to announce a partnership with Brightlife Kids and Soluna—digital platforms that offer…

August 21, 2024

Children’s Health Council Welcomes Carlina Ramirez Wheeler, PhD, and Tara Keith, MS, MA to Leadership Team

Children’s Health Council is pleased to announce two key new members of our leadership team: Carlina Ramirez Wheeler, PhD, has joined as our new Director of Training, effective July 8, and Tara Keith, MS, MA has been named Director of…

Who We Are

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Ages 0-25

Families

Ages 13-18

Ages 13-25+

Our Schools

Grades K-12

Grade 2-8

Knowledge is Power

Free Resources

Professional Training

Workshops/Groups

Community Offerings

Resources

Organizations

Kids & Teens

Parents

School & Districts

We Need You

Ways to Give

Partner With Us

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Connect With Us

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