Worried about your child, teen or young adult?

Whether you know exactly what’s going on with your child and are ready to get help, or you just know something’s not right and are looking for answers, CHC's Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services is here for you and your family. We’ve been a trusted community resource for 70 years providing life-changing services for ADHD, learning differences, anxiety and depression and autism.

You get a quick response so your
child can start to feel better soon.

Your team works together to really understand your child.

Your child will get better because evaluation and therapy work.

Get help now.

Contact us today to speak with a Care Coordinator.

How We Help

Evidence-based, life-changing care for young children through young adults. Most services available both in-person and via telehealth.

Young Adult Therapy

Individually designed therapy for you to take charge of your own mental health and wellbeing.

Evaluations

Our teams of experts offer the most comprehensive set of evaluation services on the Peninsula.

Therapy

Our specialists work together and share expertise to discover what’s really going on.

DBT Skills Groups

Intensive therapeutic approach teaching social-emotional and resilience skills for life.

Teen Mental Health

Our experienced team is ready to help teens and families overcome challenges throughout the adolescent journey.

RISE IOP

Nine-week comprehensive DBT intensive outpatient program (IOP) for teens (ages 13-18).

CHC Ravenswood

Bilingual, bicultural support for kids, parents, families and educators in East Palo Alto and Belle Haven Community.

Santa Clara
Medi-Cal

Mental and behavioral health services for clients with Santa Clara Medi-Cal Insurance.

Early Support for Autism (ESPA)

Support, education and guidance for families beginning their journey with Autism.

Clinical Training

We offer clinical internships, fellowship opportunities and continuing education.
Programs are designed for mental health professionals.

Doctoral Internships in Clinical Psychology

Children’s Health Council (CHC) and Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford Consortium APA-accredited internship program is in Child and Pediatric Psychology.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Full-time positions in Clinical Psychology for candidates who have completed an APA-accredited PhD/PsyD graduate programs.

Continuing Education

CHC offers APA-accredited Continuing Education courses for professional development.

Making an Impact

For 70 years, families in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties have come to rely on CHC as a trusted partner and top-rated provider of life-changing services. We are proud of our impact and client satisfaction. We are honored to get to know your family. Read more of CHC’s impact and outcomes.

91%

of families

who received evaluations would return to CHC for services.

100%

of all children

see positive gains after 6-12 months of therapy.

93%

of families

are highly satisfied with the evaluation they received at CHC.

95%

of parents

are satisfied with their first appointment at CHC.

CHC is like family. They took us under their wing and made sure we got the help and healing we needed for our son and for ourselves.

A CHC Parent

Ready to find answers?

Contact us today to speak with a Care Coordinator.

Clinical Services News

CHC Names Clinical Services Division in Honor of Catherine T. Harvey

August 2, 2022 Children’s Health Council (CHC) has announced that its Clinical Services division, which provides best-in-class psychological and psychiatric care and expert diagnostic evaluation services for young children through young adults, will now be known as the Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services, effective immediately. “Other CHC divisions —Esther B. Clark School, Sand Hill School, Schwab Learning Center—have strong, iconic names that signify expertise, community and commitment, and we wanted the same for Clinical Services,” said CEO of CHC, Dr. Rosalie Whitlock...

CHC Board of Directors Announces Selection of New CEO for Children’s Health Council

June 3, 2022 The Board of Directors for Children’s Health Council (CHC) has announced the selection of Dr. Ryan C. Eisenberg to succeed Dr. Rosalie Whitlock as CEO of CHC. This announcement is the result of a nine-month comprehensive search. ...

CHC in the Press: Menlo School Holds Benefit Concert for Teen Mental Health

Students and community leaders came together for a special event to raise awareness and funds for teen mental health. The Menlo Voices for Hope student committee presented Music for Mental Health, a benefit concert April 3, 2022, with performances, speakers ...


Mental Health Resources

Is This Normal? Top 5 Things to Know About Your Young Child’s Development


Clinical Psychologist and Early Childhood Program Manager for CHC, Melanie Hsu, PhD, discusses five important areas of child development and when to consider seeking help.

The ADHD/LD, Stress, Anxiety Connection


Individuals with ADHD and learning differences (LD) often experience stress, anxiety and other mental health conditions. Chief Schools Officer at CHC, Chris Harris, MEd, discusses the interrelated nature of ADHD, LD and anxiety and how you can support your child.

When a Child’s Emotions Spike, How Can a Parent Find Their Best Self?


In good times and in hard times, parents can take steps to help their children strengthen their emotional competence. Parents may not always feel up to this task, yet parenting can be an opportunity for adults to strengthen their own emotional intelligence.