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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.
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Evidence-Based Therapy

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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.
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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.
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Philanthropic & Corporate Partnerships

Special Events

CHC Annual Breakfast

CHC SteelMike Shootout
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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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Medi-Cal Evaluation Referrals

Medi-Cal Therapy Referrals

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Schwab Learning Center Referrals

Stanford Referrals for Schwab Learning Center

CHC IN THE

NEWS

CHC IN THE NEWS

April 9, 2024

Children’s Health Council Welcomes Garfield Byrd as New Chief Financial Officer

Children’s Health Council (CHC), a leading provider of mental health and learning difference services in the Bay Area, is pleased to announce the appointment of Garfield Byrd to succeed Terence Boyle as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Garfield brings…

February 17, 2024

CHC in the Press: Schwab Learning Center Opens New Dyslexic-Friendly ‘Innovation Lab’

For years, the Schwab Learning Center (SLC) has been a place for Stanford University students with dyslexia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other learning differences to embrace their strengths, address challenges and better understand the ways their minds work.

January 27, 2023

California Tragedies: Response and Support from CHC

Dear CHC Community, As we process the shocking news from Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, our collective hearts break for the victims, their loved ones and the communities to which they belong. And for all of us, really, who…

August 9, 2022

SteelMike Shootout Presented by CHC is Back on August 28

Family-friendly event celebrates the legacy of a Menlo School basketball star and school counselor with a basketball tournament that raises critical funds for adolescent mental health services at CHC. Children’s Health Council (CHC), a Palo Alto-based nonprofit that offers mental health…

August 2, 2022

CHC Names Clinical Services Division in Honor of Catherine T. Harvey

Children’s Health Council (CHC) has announced that its Clinical Services division, which provides best-in-class psychological and psychiatric care and expert diagnostic evaluation services for young children through young adults, will now be known as the Catherine T. Harvey Center for…

June 6, 2022

CHC Board of Directors Announces Selection of New CEO for Children’s Health Council

The Board of Directors for Children’s Health Council (CHC) has announced the selection of Dr. Ryan C. Eisenberg to succeed Dr. Rosalie Whitlock as CEO of CHC. This announcement is the result of a nine-month comprehensive search.

Who We Are

News & Events

Our Services

Our Programs

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

Special Events

Connect With Us

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