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Our Mission
The Almaden Valley Counseling Service envisions a community
where everyone has access to affordable mental health counseling. AVCS is a
community-based, nonprofit counseling agency committed to meeting the mental
health concerns of all ages with an emphasis on youth. AVCS offers a
full range of counseling services which supports and promotes personal
growth, positive family relationships and emotional well-being.
Services Provided
Short and long term counseling for
children, adolescents, individual adults, couples and families. Fees are
based on a sliding scale and are determined by income.
Counselors conduct outreach and intervention on
school campuses, providing regularly scheduled and emergency services to 25 South San Jose schools.
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) classes are offered
quarterly. To be on the waiting list for the next class, call (408)
997-0200. Classes to be determined - see "Educational Programs" for the latest
class information.
- Cooperative Parenting And Divorce Classes
How to Parent as a Team when you are No Longer a Couple!
See "Co-Parenting &
Divorce" for the latest information.
Speakers are available to lead workshops and discussion
groups on a variety of topics.
- Information and Referrals
Referrals can be made to appropriate agencies
The Almaden Valley Counseling Service
provides internships for masters level
clinical counseling
programs. Supervision is conducted by Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapists. 15 to
20 hours per week are required.
Almaden Valley Counseling Service is funded by the Almaden
Valley Counseling Service Auxiliary, community organizations, local businesses, individual
donations, grants and client fees.
Fundraising Events Include:
The Almaden Times Classic 10K Run, Santa's Breakfast, and the biennial
Snow Ball and Home Tour, and our newest fundraiser, Casino Night. Check for event dates under Fundraising Events.
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Almaden
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Counseling Service