Meet CHC’s New Chief Development Officer, Bettina Kohlbrenner
At Children’s Health Council (CHC), we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and our ability to support families depends on a strong foundation of community engagement and philanthropy. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome...
The Role of Medication in a Multi-Dimensional Approach to Mental Health
By Vidya Krishnan, MD Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director When it comes to youth mental health, families deserve clear, research-backed information and access to a full range of treatment options. From well-being support and therapy to medication when needed, every...
Hope and Challenges: A Decade of Adolescent Mental Health Trends in the CDC's 2013-2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey
By Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT Recently the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released its Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2013-2023. The survey, conducted every two years, focuses on high school students and examines five key areas:...
Children's Health Council Partners with Brightlife Kids and Soluna to Expand Access to Mental Health Support
Palo Alto, CA — Children’s Health Council (CHC), a leader in providing comprehensive support for the mental and emotional well–being of children, teens, and young adults, is proud to announce a partnership with Brightlife Kids and Soluna—digital platforms that offer...
Continuing Education classes for behavioral health professionals are offered on a regular basis at CHC. On October 20, Dr. Steven Frankel will join us to teach another class, Vicarious Trauma: Risks, Prophylaxes and Remedies. MFTs, LCSWs and psychologists are invited...
CHC’s brand new playground is fully installed and being put to the test by our EBC students. The engaging outdoor environment is situated on a bed of wood chips and allows students to climb, swing, spin, hang, jump and clamber....
The first class began October 1 and classes take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm and are led by our expert CHC staff. As always, classes are free. Based on feedback from last year’s participants, we are including a...
Because we want to give back to the community and share the wealth of knowledge we’ve gathered over 60 years, this year CHC is hosting a series of sessions to help teachers learn the signs of ADHD, LD, Anxiety &...
We are proud to announce that The Community Clinic has opened an office in San Jose in order to provide high quality, behavioral health services to even more families. CHC @ Moorpark is close to four major bus lines and...
The Early Support Program for Autism is The Center’s joint program with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford providing free support, training and resources to families who’ve just received a diagnosis of Autism.
