allcove Palo Alto
welcome to allcove Palo Alto
Hey there, young people
We’re located in Midtown Palo Alto, a neighborhood with copious greenery, restaurants, shops and parks.
We’re here to support you in the ways you need.
So what do we do?
We welcome young people ages 12 to 25 with mild to moderate needs looking for support.
mental health
Get the support, treatment and tools you might need to take care of your mental health from professionals at our center.
physical health
including sexual health
Access safe, confidential and judgement-free medical advice and treatment from our medical professionals.
Access testing, medical information and connections to care.
substance use
Get the information or treatment you need to navigate the complexities of alcohol and substance addiction through counseling or peer support groups.
peer support
Connect with peers your own age who’ve been through what you are going through and can help you make sense of it all.
family support
If you’re a family member, you can connect the young people in your life to resources and support with whatever they are facing.
supported education and employment
education support
Get help preparing to get into college, vocational programs, school reentry and non-traditional secondary education program.
career coaching
Connect with counselors who can support you with your job search, resume, interviews and some of the stress along the way.
community
quiet space
Find a quiet space to read, study, paint or journal with help around you.
social support
If you're experiencing housing problems, food insecurity or other challenges with basic needs, please let us know so we can connect you to the services that you need.
events
Join in organized gatherings such as support groups, life skills classes or recreational activities.
languages spoken at our center
We recognize the importance of resources from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Our team members can provide services in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Tagalog. Please contact us with your questions.
in the neighborhood
Serving the midtown Palo Alto neighborhood, we are here to support you by answering any questions you may have.
address
2741 Middlefield Road, Suite 102
Palo Alto, CA 94306
parking
Parking is located behind the building and can be accessed on Colorado Avenue.
hours
Monday through Friday 10 am–7 pm
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
call us to make your appointment
fax
(650) 321-2776
holiday hours
allcove Palo Alto is closed for the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Cesar Chavez Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve
transportation
We’re located on the Oregon Expressway exit of Highway 101. Make a left on to Middlefield Road. We are located on the left-hand side.
In addition, we are accessible via Valley Transportation Agency Bus 21.
Local rideshare
Thanks to the City of Palo Alto, select rides to our center are free using Palo Alto Link, the city’s rideshare service. Learn more about how it works, service hours, accessibility, and who and what destinations are eligible for free rides.
from our community
“allcove Palo Alto offered me a moment of pause when I most needed it and was a constant in my life when everything else felt inconsistent.”
—Sun
who we are
youth advisors
Our allcove Palo Alto youth advisors are part of the youth movement leading allcove development at our center.
center staff
Sierra Viscaina
supported education and employment specialist
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Kelsey Mittelman
peer support specialist
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Gloria Li
youth outreach specialist
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Duy Nguyen
center manager
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Candice Pochini-Singleton
mental health professional
she/her/hers
Lianne Chin
peer support specialist
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Melanie Govind
mental health professional
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Reyna Kurian
mental health professional
she/her/hers
Erika Angeles
office assistant
she/her/hers
Olga Lizama
program manager
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Katherine Phan
mental health professional
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Maritoni Gamboa
medical professional
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Tommy Le
peer support specialist
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Guadalupe Quijada
mental health professional
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Gus Orozco
communications officer
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our vision
A center supporting youth’s mental health and overall wellness where holistic care is easily accessible and inequities and disparities in healthcare are diminished.
our mission
Working together to reduce stigma around mental health and to provide seamless and easy access to holistic mental health, physical health, and wellness services. We strive to create a welcoming environment that is designed by and for youth on their journey towards optimal health. The goal is to provide a safe place to obtain resources and connections to reliable supportive adults. Our team treats all youth as valuable contributors to society and accepts them as they are.
our partners
Pulling this center together requires tremendous collaboration. We couldn’t be happier to work with these organizations.
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