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 Bettina Kohlbrenner as CHC’s new Chief Development Officer! 

By Vidya Krishnan, MDChief 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 individual’s mental health journey is unique—and their care should be guided by trained professionals who empower […]

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: the student environment, substance use, sexual health and behaviors, experiences of violence, and mental health […]

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 coaching support, mental health resources, and care navigation services for free to California residents, regardless […]

Children’s Health Council is pleased to announce two key new members of our leadership team: Carlina Ramirez Wheeler, PhD, has joined as our new Director of Training, effective July 8, and Tara Keith, MS, MA has been named Director of the Esther B. Clark schools, effective July 15. We are excited to welcome both of […]

Dear CHC Community, As we process the shocking news from Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, our collective hearts break for the victims, their loved ones and the communities to which they belong. And for all of us, really, who are once again reminded of the fragility of life and senseless acts of violence that […]

San Jose – Low-income families and youth in Santa Clara County District Five receiving services for mental health and learning differences through the nonprofit Children’s Health Council (CHC) will soon get additional support from Santa Clara County. A 2024-25 Budget initiative championed by County Supervisor Joe Simitian will allow CHC to use grant funding to address […]

Children’s Health Council (CHC), a leading provider of mental health and learning difference services in the Bay Area, is pleased to announce the appointment of Garfield Byrd to succeed Terence Boyle as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Garfield brings exceptional experience to CHC, having served in financial leadership roles across prominent nonprofit institutions for […]

For years, the Schwab Learning Center (SLC) has been a place for Stanford University students with dyslexia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other learning differences to embrace their strengths, address challenges and better understand the ways their minds work.

Dear CHC Community, As we process the shocking news from Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, our collective hearts break for the victims, their loved ones and the communities to which they belong. And for all of us, really, who are once again reminded of the fragility of life and senseless acts of violence that […]