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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Voices of Compassion Podcast

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Organizations

Corporate Services

Community Partnerships

Kids & Teens

SPOT: Speech Therapy & OT

Sand Hill School Summer Program

Teen Collaborative

Parents

Parent Support Groups

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Ellis - An Educator Resource
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From the generosity of donors to the strength of our partnerships, your support drives our mission.
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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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Living with Autism

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This tool provides a framework for interacting with neurodiverse individuals in the workplace in ways that are respectful, inclusive, and welcoming. Read more >>

Books About Autism & Neurodiversity for Parents, Young Adults, Teens & Kids

Whether you’re a parent seeking guidance or a tween, teen or young adult looking to better understand autism, these books offer insight, support, and meaningful perspectives. From expert advice to relatable stories, there’s something here for every stage of the Read more >>

The Neurodiversity Podcast [web resource]

Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, inspired by her own experiences as a neurodivergent person, is dedicated to destigmatizing neurodiversity and supporting neurodivergent people of all ages. Emily hosts The Neurodiversity Podcast, which explores the psychological, educational, and social needs for Read more >>

What It’s Like to Get an Autism Diagnosis After Years of Being Called Difficult, Dramatic and Lazy

During the first thirty years of her life, comedy script writer Sara Gibbs had been labeled a lot of things – a cry baby, a scaredy cat, a spoiled brat, a weirdo, a show off – but more than anything Read more >>

In ‘We’re Not Broken,’ Author Eric Garcia Takes On Myths About Autism

Whether you know it or not, you know somebody who is autistic. So if you think autism doesn’t affect you, you’re wrong, says Eric Garcia, a senior Washington correspondent for The Independent. Garcia is the author of the book We’re Read more >>

Autism: What Does It Mean to Me? Workbook for Children and Youth

Autism: What Does It Mean to Me? is a tool for autistic individuals, their parents and families, and professionals. Read more >>

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Families

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Kids & Teens

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We Need You

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Living with Autism

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