Mental Health Resources
Palo Alto University, a leader in education, research and training in the fields of psychology and counseling, is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of our communities. On this page, you will find resources offered by our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Gronowski Center: Community-Based Mental Health Services
The Gronowski Center is a consortium of community-based mental health clinics associated with the University. Services are provided by doctoral-level psychology students under the supervision of licensed clinical psychologists. The Gronowski Center provides counseling and psychotherapy for people of all ages in Santa Clara County and nearby counties on a sliding scale fee schedule.
The center also offers specialty clinical services to address specific needs of our clients:
La Clínica Latina
La Clínica Latina offers bicultural and bilingual psychological services in Spanish for adults, children, adolescents, older adults, couples, and families. The clinic is dedicated to providing culturally-competent mental health services for the Latinx community. Learn more.
Sexual and Gender Identities Clinic (SGIC)
SGIC offers psychotherapy services for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and those questioning their sexual or gender identity. Services are provided by therapists uniquely trained to support the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more.
PAU E-Clinic
The PAU eClinic is a full online clinic offering mental health services to students, adults, and older adults in California. Learn more.
If you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency, please call 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Public Health Tips and Advice
Palo Alto University faculty are leaders and experts in their field. We are excited to share their experience with the general public, the media, and professional associations. Here are several "Tip Sheets" they have offered in the past.
- How to Help Older Adults Experiencing Signs of Depression
- How to Get Your Child or Adolescent the Mental Health Care They Need
- Psychologists Offer Practical Parenting Tips to Safeguard Kids from Harms of Substance Use
- How to Identify and Help Someone Who is Suicidal
- Choosing a Counselor and Finding Your Perfect Fit
- Child Psychologist Offers Tips for Parents to Help Children Cope with Anxiety and Depression
- Therapist Offers Five Tips for Coping with Valentine’s Day Blues
If you would like to learn more about our faculty expertise, please contact Patricia Zapf, Vice President, Business Innovation & Strategic Advancement.
Public Health Webinars on YouTube
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Palo Alto University Podcasts
General Mental Health Resources
National Resources
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Anxiety Disorders & Depression Society of America
- Bring Change 2 Mind
- Center for Disease Control
- Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
- Mental Health America
- Mental Health Gov
- Mental Health First Aid
- National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- National Institute for Mental Health
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- The Trevor Project
Bay Area Mental Health Resources
- American Asians for Community Involvement
- Alameda County Behavioral Health Services
- Children's Health Council
- City and County of San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services
- Contra Costa County Mental Health Services
- Each Mind Matters
- The Health Trust
- Marin County Behaviorial Health Services
- Mental Health Board of San Francisco
- Napa County Mental Health Services
- Project Safety Net
- Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services
- Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Service
- San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
- Solano County Behavioral Health Services
- Sonoma County Behavioral Health Services
