Donating ensures that CHC will be here for future generations.
“CHC provides critical services to an entire population of children and teens who need mental health assessment, treatment, and referral. Donating towards a chair in honor of CHC's Dr. Glen Elliiot is entirely our pleasure and ensures that CHC will be here for future generations.” —Dr. Roger Wu, MD and Ruth Hauser Wu
The CHC SteelMike Shootout Scores Again
CHC SteelMike Shootout 2024 breaks records and supports adolescents
On August 25, more than 450 community members and basketball players gathered to participate in the CHC SteelMike Shootout to raise over $300,000 for The Michael Harris Fund at CHC.
DBT Groups Offer a Lifeline
Ten Years of Mental Health Support at Ravenswood
For the past decade, CHC Ravenswood has provided critical mental health services to underserved families in East Palo Alto and east Menlo Park, addressing barriers like language, stigma, and access. Through programs like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), CHC Ravenswood has helped hundreds of children and families build emotional regulation skills, fostering hope and resilience in the community.
Navigating Neurodivergence: Megan’s Journey with the Schwab Learning Center at CHC
PhD student learns to manage learning differences and complete her dissertation
Megan, a high-achieving academic with a background in the Marine Corps and a PhD student at Stanford, sought help from the Schwab Learning Center (SLC) to complete her dissertation. Through personalized support and a diagnosis of multiple learning differences, Megan developed essential strategies to manage her work.
Building a Toolkit for Life
The Schwab Learning Center provides support for first-generation college student Alex Fuentes
SLC helped identify positive strategies and alternative ways of doing things for Fuentes. He says, “In times of joy and struggle the [SLC] community has been really valuable in cultivating relationships that are meaningful to me. They've manifested into these opportunities later on in ways that I often didn’t realize.”
EBC’s Andrea Chase Honored as Direct Care Worker of the Year 2024
Esther B. Clark Schools Shine at Award Ceremony
EBC Classroom Assistant, Andrea Chase, stepped into a well-deserved spotlight as she was named the Direct Care Worker of the Year at the 2024 National Association of Private Special Education Centers Conference.
Sereno 1% for Good is Good for CHC
Sereno Real Estate Makes a Difference for Local Youth
CHC was a recent beneficiary of Sereno's generosity with a $10,000 gift to bolster its essential services for youth mental health and learning differences. "It is so important to be honoring these local organizations that are doing such hard work," says Kristy Duncan, Director of Giving and Corporate Responsibility.
ESPA at Ten Years: A Stanford CHC Partnership
CHC’s Gina Baldi and Danna Torres Share How ESPA Helps Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum
For ten years, ESPA has supported and guided families as they navigate the challenging period between diagnosis and treatment when facing an autism diagnosis for their child. CHC’s Gina Baldi and Danna Torres share how ESPA helps families around the community and beyond.
Teen Mental Health Wins Big at Tournament
CHC SteelMike Shootout 2023 Raises Over $200,000
More than 350 community members along with enthusiastic basketball players and fans gathered on Sunday, August 27 at Menlo School in Atherton for the CHC SteelMike Shootout 2023 Basketball Tournament. All funds from the basketball tournament go towards the Michael Harris Fund at CHC.
10th Annual CHC Breakfast
CHC’s Breakfast Event Brings Tears, Laughter, and Gratitude
The annual event benefiting CHC’s free programs and financial assistance for youth mental health and learning differences, was a heartwarming event that featured an engaging conversation with Dr. Christine Carter and personal testimonials.
A New Home for CHC Ravenswood
CHC’s Ravenswood Clinic Moves to a Larger and More Central Location in East Palo Alto
In March, CHC celebrated a much-anticipated milestone for the agency – a new home for its CHC Ravenswood services. Attendees at the event toured the new space, which houses individual therapy rooms artfully designed with families and children in mind.
Training the Next Generation of Clinical Psychologists
CHC Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programs Bring Culturally Informed and Experienced Practitioners to Communities
CHC Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Ramsey Khasho and other doctoral and postdoctoral graduates share on the importance of CHC’s training opportunities and how they fulfill a need for qualified clinicians.
Announcing the
Catherine T. Harvey Center
for Clinical Services
CHC Names Clinical Services Division in Honor of Catherine T. Harvey
“Catherine is a champion. She's been able to do something amazing for CHC and for clinical services and strengthen its future,” says Julie T. Hooper, CHC Board Chair.
A Slam Dunk for Teen Mental Health
SteelMike Tournament raises over $155K for the Michael Harris Fund at CHC
300 community members gather at Johnson Family Athletic Center at Menlo School to raise awareness and funds for adolescent mental health.
#ThankYou to #StartSmall
Support During the Pandemic Results in a Stronger CHC Today
CHC is deeply grateful for #StartSmall, Jack Dorsey's philanthropic initiative launched in 2020 to fund global crisis relief, girls health and education and efforts toward Universal Basic Income.
Partnerships that Deliver Hope
CHC, Sand Hill Foundation, and Palo Alto Community Fund Work Together to Provide Youth Mental Health Services
CHC’s Teen Mental Health programs have developed into a multi-pronged approach that spans from crisis prevention through therapy and education, to intervention.
Building Trust in Communities
CHC and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Bring Care to Ravenswood
You simply cannot do enough for our children and those raising them.
“After learning of dear friends with a special needs child I became involved in the very beginning of CHC. You simply cannot do enough for our children and those raising them. That is why I have volunteered here for all these 70 years and CHC is listed in my Family Trust.” —Barbara Alhouse
Thank you for your support!
For more information about CHC and how to get involved, please contact:
Cynthia Mei
Associate Director of Advancement
cmei@chconline.org
650.688.3667
