Local support directory

Find a place to turn.

A starting point for children, teens, parents, adults, and families in Palo Alto and nearby communities.

Need urgent support? In the U.S., call or text 988 for crisis support. For an immediate emergency, call 911. This directory and the practice contact form are not emergency services.

These organizations operate independently of Shawn’s practice. Fees, eligibility, waitlists, and locations can change. Local means nearby communities, not a guaranteed 20-minute drive. Confirm travel time and service details before visiting.

12 resources shown

Youth wellbeing

allcove Palo Alto

Mental health, peer and family support for young people ages 12–25. Contact the center to discuss needs and current services.

Free
Palo Alto
Teen · Young adult · Parent
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Ages 12–25; mild-to-moderate needs. Family support is available for people supporting a young person.
Location
2741 Middlefield Road, Suite 102, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Format
In-person center; ask about service arrangements.
Language access
English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Getting started
Call 650-247-4658 to discuss an appointment.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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Therapy & evaluation

Children’s Health Council (CHC)

Therapy, evaluations, and related services for children, teens, and young adults. Age range and eligibility depend on the program.

Financial assistance
Palo Alto
Child · Teen · Young adult · Parent
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Children, teens, young adults and some adult learning/coaching services; program criteria vary.
Location
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304; other sites vary by program.
Format
In-person and teletherapy pathways.
Language access
Ask care coordination about clinician language and interpreter availability.
Getting started
Appointments: 650-688-3625. Medi-Cal: 650-688-3650.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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Youth & family counseling

Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS)

Counseling and support programs for young people and families. Ask about sliding-scale services and eligibility for school-based programs.

Sliding scale
Peninsula
Teen · Young adult · Parent · Family
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Youth and families; school services depend on participating school enrollment.
Location
1779 Woodside Road, Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94061
Format
Confirm appointment format; no walk-in appointments.
Language access
English and Spanish; other languages depend on staffing.
Getting started
Call 650-424-0852, extension 108, or use the intake link on the official page.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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Supervised clinical care

PAU Community Clinic

A university training clinic providing supervised psychological services across the lifespan. Ask about current intake and sliding-scale fees.

Sliding scale
Mountain View / California online pathway
Child · Teen · Young adult · Adult · Parent · Family
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Children through older adults, couples and families; confirm assessment of service fit.
Location
1172 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94040
Format
Community clinic; separate California eClinic pathway.
Language access
Spanish services through La Clínica Latina; ask about current fit.
Getting started
Call 650-961-9300 to discuss intake and sliding-scale care.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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Grief support

Kara

Grief peer support and education for adults, children, teens, and families. Peer support differs from clinical therapy; ask which service fits your situation.

Free
Palo Alto
Child · Teen · Young adult · Adult · Parent · Family
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Bereaved adults, children, teens and families; group/program criteria vary.
Location
457 Kingsley Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Format
Confirm the format and location of the specific group.
Language access
Spanish-language services are listed; confirm program availability.
Getting started
Call 650-321-5272 or use the official request-services form.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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School support

PAUSD student support resources

A school-district starting point for enrolled students and caregivers, with links to student wellbeing services and community resources.

School-linked
Palo Alto schools
Child · Teen · Parent
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
PAUSD students and caregivers; school and program eligibility apply.
Location
Contact the student’s school rather than traveling to the district office.
Format
School-connected and virtual student pathways vary.
Language access
Ask your school about language access.
Getting started
Start with the school support team and the district’s official resource page.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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County access

Santa Clara County Behavioral Health

County mental health and substance use services, access guidance, and crisis resources. Ask about eligibility, coverage, and the appropriate entry point.

Eligibility-based
Santa Clara County
Child · Teen · Young adult · Adult · Parent · Family
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Santa Clara County access; program eligibility and coverage vary. Ask the call center.
Location
Countywide: obtain the appropriate location through the call center.
Format
Telephone navigation; clinical services vary.
Language access
Ask the call center for language assistance.
Getting started
Call 800-704-0900 for county access, especially from a non-local phone number. For U.S. crisis support, call or text 988.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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Official service information ↗
County access

San Mateo County Behavioral Health

Mental health and substance use services for eligible county residents, including people with Medi-Cal or without insurance. Confirm eligibility directly.

Eligibility-based
San Mateo County
Child · Teen · Young adult · Adult · Parent · Family
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
San Mateo County residents with Medi-Cal or without insurance; other eligibility pathways may apply.
Location
Countywide: obtain the appropriate clinic through the Access Call Center.
Format
Telephone access; treatment setting depends on the service.
Language access
Ask the Access Call Center for language assistance.
Getting started
Call 800-686-0101 for assessment and referrals. For U.S. crisis support, call or text 988.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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Child therapy & parent coaching

TRAIN

Child-focused therapy, evaluations, and parent coaching. Its therapy page describes care from birth through age 16; confirm current program fit and fees.

Ask provider
Menlo Park
Child · Teen · Parent
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Therapy described for birth through age 16; confirm the particular service and age fit.
Location
120 Santa Margarita Avenue, Building B, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Format
Confirm appointment format during intake.
Language access
Not specified on the reviewed therapy page; ask the provider.
Getting started
Call 650-294-9977 or use the provider’s appointment request.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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Specialist clinical care

Stanford Children’s Health Psychiatry

Specialist child and adolescent mental health services. Contact the intake service about referral requirements, age fit, and available locations.

Ask provider
Peninsula / regional
Child · Teen · Parent
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Children and adolescents; parent/legal guardian intake and service-specific criteria apply.
Location
Includes 321 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025; confirm the assigned clinic.
Format
Multiple clinics; confirm format and location with intake.
Language access
Ask intake about clinician language and interpreter services.
Getting started
Use the Child Psychiatry Outpatient Intake Form linked on the official locations page. Submitting does not guarantee access.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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Therapy

Feeling Good Institute

A therapy provider offering a lower-fee pathway. Ask about clinician availability, the current fee, age eligibility, and whether the approach suits your needs.

Lower-fee options
Mountain View / online
Adult · Young adult
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Confirm clinician age range, California eligibility, fee and current openings.
Location
Location depends on the clinician; verify before traveling.
Format
Filter the official directory by location and ask about format.
Language access
Varies by clinician; confirm directly.
Getting started
Use the lower-fee clinician search, then request a consultation with a suitable clinician.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
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Neurodivergent support

Open Doors Therapy

Online therapy with a focus on neurodivergent teens, adults, and families. Ask about individual services, groups, and parent support.

Ask provider
Online in California
Teen · Young adult · Adult · Parent · Family
Source checked September 7, 2026
Access details
Age & eligibility
Neurodivergent teens and adults, with parent-support pathways; confirm program fit.
Location
California telehealth; confirm any group location directly.
Format
Online services; ask about the format of specific groups.
Language access
Not specified on the reviewed homepage; ask the provider.
Getting started
Call 650-681-1548 or use the official Get Started route.
Availability
Contact provider; no opening has been independently confirmed.
Call this provider
Official service information ↗

How to use this directory

Ask whether the service sees someone your age, addresses your concern, accepts your coverage, and has an appropriate opening. “Free” and “sliding scale” describe an access pathway, not a promise that every service is available without cost.

Selection is based on publicly described local services and access pathways. These are not paid placements or rankings. CHAC is not included as an active provider because it closed in 2024.

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Each listing is based on the organization’s public information, checked September 7, 2026. Availability is not independently confirmed. Astra prepared the source review; clinical editorial review is pending.

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