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Parent Tip from 99 Tips Online:

Help your child learn common sense with simple rules that work in many situations.  Click here to learn easy to remember phrases intended to help a child make safe choices when faced with unexpected offers online in part 6 of our "Parenting Teens and Technology" Blog Series, written and edited by Elizabeth Schar for Adolescent Counseling Services!

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ACS Professionals Mixer
You're invited to join us at Adolescent Counseling Services' first ACS Professionals Mixer at The 3rd Door on Thursday, August 12 from 5:30 - 7:00pm in Palo Alto. Click here to visit our Facebook Event Page for details or to R.S.V.P!

Your Trash is our Treasure
How about a little summer cleaning? Participate in ACS' technology drive by donating your old cell phones, computers, printers, iPods, digital cameras, movies and more by clicking here! How it works:

Step 1: Determine the value of your used gadgets by visiting our tech drive website.
Step 2: Receive an e-mail with a free, pre-paid FedEx shipping label. Package your gadgets and drop them off at any FedEx location.
Step 3: Once your item is received, ACS is sent a check for your donation!

New and Improved: ACS E-News
Have you subscribed to the ACS E-newsletter? Check out the updated look and content of the July edition by clicking here. All ACS E-newsletters include valuable parent tips, ACS program updates and recent news in the world of teen mental health.

Spring Sounds Recap
Thank you to all of our 2010 Spring Sounds sponsors, auction donors and attendees, who helped ACS raise over $150,000 for its critical programs. Click here to watch the video that was shown at the event. Click here to read the speech delivered by former ASAT Program Client, George Duque.

Support Group for Special Needs Kids
Offered by the After-School Counseling Program, this new support group will provide brothers and sisters of children with emotional and physical disabilities with valuable support and information. Meetings will be held at the ACS Main Office on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m beginning on a to-be-determined date. This group is suitable for children ages 10 - 12. For more information, click here to view the flyer or contact Katie Luce, LMFT, After-School Counseling Program Director at 650.424.0852 x 107 or katie@acs-teens.org.

Tell us your story!
Over the last 35 years, ACS has impacted nearly 35,000 lives. If you are one of those individuals, we would love to hear from you. Please send your comments to tellusyourstory@acs-teens.org.

Project Safety Net
In response to the tragic events our community has experienced the City with its many partners has taken an active role in developing short term and long term plans to address this crisis. ACS On-Campus Counseling Program Director, Roni Gillenson, is a member of the Executive Commitee of this Community Task Force. For more information, click here.

ACS launches 99 Tips Online
Check our new blog, 99 Tips Online, based on the booklet, "99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager!" This new online resource will provide parents of adolescents with valuable advice and information from ACS' professional staff.

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The Guide: Spring 2010 Issue
Click here to read our Spring issue of The Guide.

Tutorial: Parenting Teens and Technology Preview
The next "99 Tips" booklet is on its way, providing valuable tools to improve your knowledge of technology, start conversations with your teenager and discuss how to make good choices. Click here to read about teen "sexting," and don't forget to visit our blog in the coming months for more information.

Download "99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager!!!"
Since 2006, ACS has distributed thousands of free copies of it's "99 Tips" booklet, providing invaluable tips on parent-communication to families in the area. Now, ACS is making this resource available online in both English and Spanish.

Descagar "Noventa y nueve consejos para poder hablar con su hijo(a) adolescente" en Español

New ACS Videos
Please check out our new videos by clicking here!

Now Available! 2008-2009 Annual Report
Our donors allow ACS to continue to provide counseling to teens and families in the community. Interested in learning more about ACS programs and financials? 2008-2009 Annual Report

Support ACS
As the economy has weakened, the need for affordable counseling services has grown.  A gift of any size helps Adolescent Counseling Services provide critical interventions to teens struggling with depression or substance abuse, restoring hope - one life at a time.

Adolescent Counseling Services is a charitable organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the
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ACS' Tax Identification Number is 51-0192551

Planning Our Future - Together

Philanthropy leaves a powerful message about the ideals and values of an organization that is important to you.

Legacy, A Financial & Charitable Planning Guide from ACS, offers information to help you prioritize your goals, whatever your philanthropic dreams. Learn more about making a Legacy Gift to ACS

99 Tips for Talking With Your Teenager!

Download your free copy!
Since 2006, ACS has distributed thousands of free copies of it's "99 Tips" booklet, providing invaluable tips on parent-communication to families in the area. Now, ACS is making this resource available online in both English and Spanish.

Descagar "Noventa y nueve consejos para poder hablar con su hijo(a) adolescente" en Español

ACS launches 99 Tips Online
In conjunction with the digital release of the 99 Tips booklet, ACS is launching 99 Tips Online, a blog with tips for parents of adolescents.