CHC

Directions Website

CHC Providing life-changing support for mental health and learning differences, for kids and young adults

We remember Dr. Glen Elliott, former Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director at CHC, with deep gratitude.Over his long c...
10/09/2026

We remember Dr. Glen Elliott, former Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director at CHC, with deep gratitude.

Over his long career at CHC, Dr. Elliott offered boundless knowledge, compassion and hope to children and families navigating ADHD and other mental health challenges.

His legacy lives on in the families he supported, the colleagues he mentored and the commitment to children’s mental health he helped shape at CHC.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.

If you wish to honor Dr. Elliott's memory, please consider making a gift to support his legacy of compassion:

https://give.chconline.org/give/427504 #!/donation/checkout

The patterns families notice aren’t always the ones they expect.A child may be keeping up academically while learning st...
10/09/2026

The patterns families notice aren’t always the ones they expect.

A child may be keeping up academically while learning still requires significant effort. Looking beyond grades or completed work can help families understand more about the experience behind the outcome.

How much effort, stress, or fatigue a child experiences across schoolwork, routines, transitions, and everyday demands can offer important clues about what they may need.

Awareness starts with looking beyond the result.

Finals game plan! Finals season is approaching! Help your high schooler get ahead with practical strategies to study sma...
10/09/2026

Finals game plan!

Finals season is approaching! Help your high schooler get ahead with practical strategies to study smarter, manage time, and avoid last-minute cramming.

At CHC’s Finals Game Plan workshop, students will explore effective study tools and create a personalized plan to prepare for exams with confidence.

November 17 | 5–6:30 pm | Schwab Learning Center, Palo Alto

Learn more or sign up:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-finals-game-plan-study-smarter-not-harder-tickets-1998392593041?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwyNTYyODEwNDA1NTgAAae8zz5IhdtIWxR73SfNrOl4R8wey1qC4UNbgfz6nijoaV3MkbzC9aKeRXNlpQ_aem_jNoFXMEORRvu1JB8mBo-uQ

📣 New Voices of Compassion Episode! 📣We are honored to have Riley Mulcahy join us on today's episode – talking about wh...
10/07/2026

📣 New Voices of Compassion Episode! 📣

We are honored to have Riley Mulcahy join us on today's episode – talking about what it’s like to live with dyslexia and learn differently.

Riley’s story is an amazing reflection of what it means to understand your differences, recognize your strengths, and live authentically as exactly who you are.

Listen to Riley’s story here: https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/rileys-story-finding-strength-in-learning-differently/

Cozy fun at Esther B. Clark School!From cozy pajamas to classroom activities, students had a great time celebrating Paja...
10/06/2026

Cozy fun at Esther B. Clark School!

From cozy pajamas to classroom activities, students had a great time celebrating Pajama Day together.

Understanding your child’s learning needs can take time.This Learning Difference Awareness Month, we’re focusing on the ...
10/02/2026

Understanding your child’s learning needs can take time.

This Learning Difference Awareness Month, we’re focusing on the early part of that journey, before families necessarily have answers or a diagnosis.
Throughout the month, we’ll share insights, resources, and next steps to help families navigate what comes next.

Follow along.

10/01/2026

Students and staff at Esther B. Clark School recently celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival by creating colorful lanterns together while learning about the holiday's traditions and themes of family and togetherness.

A special thank you to Ms. Maria, Art Therapy Program Manager, for leading this creative community-building activity.

09/30/2026

Parenting isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about learning how to move through the hard things together.

In our latest Voices of Compassion episode, CHC's Clinical Director of Medi-Cal Services, Dana Cook, explores how understanding our own triggers and responses can help us build resilience alongside our kids.

Listen to the full conversation: https://youtu.be/PzRI2x4j6fA

09/25/2026

Prevention doesn't always look like a single intervention.

More often, it's built through the everyday moments that remind young people they are connected, cared for, and not alone.

Those moments help create the foundation that makes reaching out for support feel possible when challenges arise.

Prevention starts long before a crisis begins.

09/24/2026

Every interaction with your child is an opportunity to help them grow, but knowing how to respond isn’t always easy.

From navigating big emotions and challenging behaviors to building routines and coping skills, parent coaching provides personalized guidance from a licensed clinician to help you respond with confidence and support your child's development.

Watch as Lisa Shaw, LMFT shares how parent coaching can help turn everyday moments into opportunities for growth. Connect with our team to learn how parent coaching can support your family.

https://www.chconline.org/appointments/

Address

Children's Health Council, 650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA
94304

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when CHC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share