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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

  • Counseling Services

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 on Campus

Counselors conduct outreach and intervention on school campuses, providing regularly scheduled and emergency services to 19 South San Jose schools.

  • Parenting Classes

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 "Parenting Classes" for latest 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.

  • Education Outreach

Speakers are available to lead workshops and discussion groups on a variety of topics. A Community Forum was held on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 on the topic:

"How to Keep Your Children Safe-Talking to Teens about Driving"

This forum was sponsored by Councilmember Nancy Pyle, Leland High School and Almaden Valley Counseling Service

  • Information and Referrals

Referrals can be made to appropriate agencies

  • Internship Training Program

        The Almaden Valley Counseling Service provides internships for masters level
          clinical counseling programs.  Supervision is conducted by Licensed Marriage and
          Family Therapist. 15 to 20 hours per week are required.       

  • Anger Management Workshop - Adults

    Learn and understand the complexity of Anger, designed for Adults

    For more information see Educational Programs or call Bette DiGirolamo at
     (408) 266-7826 EXT. 101
     

  • Funding

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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