• Welcome to ACS' new Executive Director, Dr. Doug Styles!

    Dr. Doug Styles brings decades of expertise in youth mental health, nonprofit management, program expansion, and team development. He is an exceptionally warm, grounded, and experienced leader. Doug carries the same heart for this work that has guided ACS for the last 50 years. His leadership style is collaborative, thoughtful, empowering, and deeply aligned with the values that define ACS. We are excited to see where he will take ACS in the years to come!

    Welcome Doug!
    Welcome to ACS' new Executive Director, Dr. Doug Styles!

  • The ACS Institute has been renamed the Dr. Philippe Rey Institute of Psychotherapy & Training!

    The Institute was founded by Dr. Philippe Rey in 2018 with the hopes of training the therapists of the future in niche topics, like adolescent mental wellness, substance addiction treatment, and LGBTQIA+ support. The renaming of the Institute to the Dr. Philippe Rey Institute of Psychotherapy & Training honors his legacy and 21 years of dedication to mental wellness!

    We offer a variety of clinical training opportunities to a full spectrum of mental health trainees, practicum students and interns. Join our 2026-2027 clinical team!

    LEARN MORE HERE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

  • An Important Message from Dr. Philippe Rey, ACS' Executive Director

    After 27 years with Adolescent Counseling Services, ACS’ Executive Director, Dr. Philippe Rey, has made the heartfelt decision to step down at the end of 2025.

    Philippe and the ACS Board of Directors began crafting a thoughtful succession plan in March 2024 that reflects ACS' commitment to strength, stability, and continuity. The Board of Directors is now engaged in the process of selecting the organization’s next Executive Director, prioritizing transparency and thoughtfulness throughout the search. We encourage you to stay involved during this process and when the position becomes public, to share it with potential candidates who align with the mission and values of ACS.

    Looking ahead, Philippe plans to return to his home country of Switzerland with his husband, Byron. However, he will remain as passionate and engaged in ACS’ mission more than ever and will be with ACS through the end of 2025 to aid in a smooth transition, celebrate ACS’ 50th anniversary, and cheer on the next chapter for ACS!

    READ HIS LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY HERE
    An Important Message from Dr. Philippe Rey, ACS' Executive Director

  • 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 14-17, another for young adults ages 18-25.

    WHEN: Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Ages 14-17) l Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Ages 18-25)
    WHERE: ACS Headquarters, 1779 Woodside Road, Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94061

    FILL OUT OUR INTAKE FORM
    ACS' ASAT Program is Starting 2 New Groups!

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

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 Addiction Treatment

Adolescent Substance Addiction 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