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
counseling
Get the support, treatment and tools you might need to take care of your mental health from professionals at our center.
physical health
physical and sexual health
Access safe, confidential and judgement-free medical advice and treatment from our medical professionals.
Access testing, medical information and connections to care.
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 to counselors who can support you with your job search, resume, interviews and some of the stress along the way.
substance use
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 and family support
community
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.
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.
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.
Parking is located behind the building and can be accessed on Colorado Avenue.
In addition, we are accessible via Valley Transportation Agency Bus 21.
address
2741 Middlefield Road, Suite 102
Palo Alto, CA 94306
hours
Monday through Friday 10 am–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 pm
Closed 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
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve
from our community
—Emily, San Jose
who we are
center staff
Sierra Viscaina
youth peer support specialist
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Kelsey Mittelman
youth peer support specialist
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Jakki Torres
receptionist
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Duy Nguyen
center manager
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Candice Pochini-Singleton
mental health professional
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Gus Orozco
communications officer
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Reyna Kurian
mental health professional
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Nicolas Meola
youth peer support specialist
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Gloria Li
youth outreach specialist
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Olga Lizama
program manager
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Raquel Ebbah
receptionist
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Katherine Phan
mental health professional
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Guadalupe Quijada
mental health professional
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Maritona Gamboa
medical professional
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Raul Poulsen
medical professional
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Alexis Guzman
medical professional
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Lianne Chin
youth peer support specialist
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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.
