• Join Outlet & the San Mateo County Pride Center for Trans Week of Visibility!

    The San Mateo County Pride Center and Outlet are excited to host our third annual Trans Week of Visibility, a week of community events celebrating and uplifting our trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse community across San Mateo County. While Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated each year on March 31, we believe one day simply isn’t enough. This year, we’re creating a full week of opportunities for connection, learning, joy, and visibility. We hope to see you at the ACS headquarters for a A Mixer for Families of Trans Kids or a Sunset Hike at Mori Point with the Golden Gate Park Conservancy.

    To see the full schedule of events or to sign up, click the link below!

    Trans Week of Visibility Events
    Join Outlet & the San Mateo County Pride Center for Trans Week of Visibility!

  • Meet our new Executive Director, Dr. Douglas Styles, at our Open House!

    Join Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) to hear from our new Executive Director, Dr. Doug Styles, as he shares his vision for ACS and the growing mental health needs facing youth in our community. Light refreshments will be served and a short program will begin at 4:30 pm.

    WHEN: Tuesday, April 14, 2024 / 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    WHERE: ACS Headquarters / 1779 Woodside Road, Suite 200 / Redwood City, CA 94061

    RSVP HERE

  • Applications are open for ACS’ 2026–2027 clinical internship season!

    The Dr. Philippe Rey Institute of Psychotherapy & Training 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.

    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

  • 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!

    Contact Us!

  • 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.

  • 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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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