Once again, our donors have shown us the power of standing united and making the choice to give where you live. In May 2026, we launched the first-ever Community Campaign, with the goal of uplifting allcove Palo Alto and prioritizing access to resources that protect youth mental health and well-being.
Over the summer, 45 donors contributed more than $50,000 to the campaign, unlocking a $25,000 challenge match that was included in our Dave Mitchell Impact Grant, bringing total PACF support to more than $150,000.
We are honored to share these messages of thanks we received from the allcove Palo Alto team with you, our generous donors, whose support made our first Community Campaign successful. Thank you.
The State of Youth Mental Health
Nationally
40%
of high school students report persistent sadness or hopelessness
CDC YRBS, 2023
79%
40%
Locally
of local teens are completely unaware of mental health resources available to them
of teens say they struggle with mental health
of youth are not using any mental health resources
Palo Alto Youth Council Mental Health Census, 2024
Why allcove Matters
A Place Where Youth Belong
When allcove Palo Alto opened in 2021, it was the first integrated youth mental health center of its kind in the United States — a place designed with, by, and for young people where they could walk in without an appointment, without a parent’s permission, and without fear of stigma. It was built because our community embraced an opportunity to bring an innovative, evidence-based approach to youth wellbeing — one that meets young people where they are.
Young people co-created every aspect of allcove — from the name (chosen by the Youth Advisory Group to represent a safe, welcoming space) to the look and feel of the center itself. Students have called it “life-saving.” They describe it as “safe,” “accessible,” “confidential,” and “inclusive.” For many, it’s the first place they’ve ever felt comfortable asking for help.
allcove provides holistic care for young people ages 12–25 — all under one roof, embedded in the community it serves.
A New Chapter
Alum Rock Counseling Center
Starting July 1, 2026, allcove Palo Alto will come under the management and leadership of Alum Rock Counseling Center (ARCC) — a trusted community partner with over 50 years of experience providing behavioral health services to youth and families across Santa Clara County.
ARCC has been a core partner of allcove since it first opened, providing peer support and employment services at the center. This transition ensures continuity for the young people who depend on allcove, while building a more sustainable path forward.
As funding sources for allcove are shifting, allcove Palo Alto needs local donors, organizations, and families to step up to ensure it can continue to serve — and expand its reach to more young people who need it.
What allcove Palo Alto Offers
Holistic care for young people ages 12–25:
allcove Palo Alto
"Getting involved in allcove has really shown me it's ok to reach out for help and there are services and people who truly care."
Community Partners
Standing Together
Many of the organizations PACF supports and other community organizations are already providing incredible programming and support for youth that directly strengthens mental health. We want to recognize this work — and help make information about these services more readily available to more people and in more ways. That's why we're building a Community Resource Guide alongside this campaign. Once the guide is complete with a critical mass of vetted entries, a copy will be shared with every organization that contributes, and it will be available for download right here on the PACF website.
Be in the guide
show your support
Whether you give, share, or show up — you're part of a community that stands together for its young people.
Questions? Reach out to us.
Sonia Sethi · ssethi@paloaltocommfund.org
Irene Wong · iwong@paloaltocommfund.org