• ACS' annual Motivational Interviewing Workshop series is back!

    Join ACS and the popular instructor, Rosalind Corbett, for our annual Motivational Interviewing workshop series! We will have two FREE workshops where participants will explore the spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques, learning to recognize, maintain, and facilitate change and commitment from clients or their teens.

    Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Workshop
    WHEN: Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
    WHERE: ACS Headquarters in Redwood City

    How to Communicate Better with Your Teen Workshop
    WHEN:     Friday, April 4, 2025 | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
    WHERE: ACS Headquarters in Redwood City

    REGISTER FOR "INTRO TO MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING" REGISTER FOR "HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR TEEN"

  • ACS is accepting internship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year!

    ACS offers a variety of clinical training opportunities to a full spectrum of mental health trainees, practicum students and interns at our ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training. Our unique knowledge in regards to working with adolescents, LGBTQIA+ youth and substance use issues make ACS a regionally unique training setting. Join our 2025-2026 clinical team!

    LEARN MORE HERE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

  • Join the ACS Board!

    Are you passionate about mental health and serving our youth community? Do you have 10 hours a month that you can devote to bettering our community?
    Consider joining the ACS Board of Directors!
    Contact us to learn more about the process!

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  • Outlet has a new look!

    Since becoming a program of Adolescent Counseling Services in 2013, the Outlet program has undergone some exciting changes. Notably, we've expanded our clinical services for LGBTQIA+ youth and are training the clinicians of the future to be able to serve our community. We thought it was time to give our logo a makeover!

    We were asked, "Where's the rainbow?" in our logo. While our old logo held important meaning to us (especially the pink flag), our new logo features a rainbow in the ACS branded colors, as well as the pink flag that we're known for. We think this will make Outlet more immediately recognizable as an LGBTQIA+ program to youth just coming out and learning about their identities.

    We hope you like it and stay tuned as our services (and vibe!) evolve over the next year!

    Outlet has a new look!

  • ACS' ASAT Program is Starting 2 New Groups!

    Seeking Safety is an evidence-based group therapy for treating trauma and/or substance use. In this group, participants will work on skills such as building healthy relationships, reducing harmful behaviors, managing symptoms, and restoring lost ideals or values. There will be two Seeking Safety Groups - one for teens ages 14-18, another for young adults ages 19-25.

    WHEN: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
    WHERE: ACS Headquarters, 1779 Woodside Road, Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94061

    CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO!
    ACS' ASAT Program is Starting 2 New Groups!

  • Outlet is looking for volunteers!

    Are you interested in supporting LGBTQIA+ youth in the Bay Area? Consider volunteering with Outlet to facilitate youth support groups, provide local outreach, and learn to provide SOGIE 101 trainings. Complete our short Volunteer Inquiry form and an Outlet staff will contact you within 24 hours.

    Volunteer Inquiry Form

  • ACS saves lives!

    ACS fosters healing around issues with substance use, provides comprehensive mental health support, and empowers youth and families and communities.

    With your donations, we can make sure that teens are given the tools to make healthy choices that will allow them to grow and thrive.

    Donate today. Contact us.

  • Our “Ninety-Nine Tips” is back in digital form!

    ACS teamed up with the Peninsula’s top mental health professionals to share their expertise on communication with teens. Our 99 Tips are quick, easy, and good reminders for anyone with a teenager in their life.

    Request a digital copy in English or Spanish below!

    Get Our 99 Tips!
    Our “Ninety-Nine Tips” is back in digital form!

  • Stay Connected with ACS and Outlet!

    Sign up for The Guide, ACS' quarterly e-news, or Outspoken, Outlet's quarterly e-news, to hear about exciting news, events, workshops, and program announcements.

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  • Text 'BAY' to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7

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OUR MISSION
Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) empowers youth in our community to find their way through social-emotional support and by building safe, accepting communities.

OUR PROGRAMS

Community Counseling

Community Counseling

Affordable counseling and psychotherapy during afternoons and evenings for teens and their families in and around the greater Silicon Valley community

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

Assessment and outpatient treatment services for teens struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction

On-Campus Counseling

On-Campus Counseling

Free individual & group counseling during school hours to teens and their families at secondary schools in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties

Outlet

Outlet

Outlet empowers Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQQ) youth and builds safe and accepting communities through support, education, and advocacy