ACEs Aware

Are you an early care provider, a TK-12 educator, or school personnel? Safe Spaces is a free, online training course from @CA_OSG helping individuals who work with youth recognize and respond to signs of trauma & stress. Take the training: training.acesaware.org/aa/alt/detail?… @DrBurkeHarris

In honor of Parents’ Day this Sunday, we’re sharing free video resources from @DHCS_CA and @childmindinst, answering parents' fundamental questions about their children’s mental and physical well-being: childmind.org/positiveparent…

Save the Date. On 8/7, ACEs Aware will host our next webinar, “The Role of Community Health Workers in Addressing Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) and Toxic Stress.” Register today to learn more about the CalAIM benefit for Community Health Workers: training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=2…

Motivational interviewing consists of four processes that allow you to hold a guided conversation with your client so they can explore their thoughts and feelings, identify goals, and explore how to achieve them. Learn more trauma-informed approaches at acesaware.org/managestress/c….

Spending time in nature is a powerful way to manage toxic stress. But many factors, including those beyond our personal control, can influence how easily we can access natural spaces. Find trauma-informed approaches to discussing nature with clients at acesaware.org/wp-content/upl….

#ParkandRecMonth celebrates the impact park & rec programs have on community health. Our webinar “Connecting with Nature to Mitigate Toxic Stress” spotlights 2 nature-based programs that engage youth at the clinical & community level. Watch the recording: training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=2…

Only 2 in 5 Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC) adults with mental illness receive treatment. For those who’ve experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), seeking support is important. Explore @MentalHealthAm's BIPOC mental health resources: mhanational.org/wp-content/upl…

Thank you to our partners at @KidsPartnership for supporting ACEs Aware and highlighting the importance of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) screening and trauma-informed care. Read more about how The Children’s Partnership is raising awareness: childrenspartnership.org/2025/04/02/cal…

For Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month, the @mentalhealthcln is rallying communities around mental well-being that reconnects them to their roots. Discover BIPOC mental health guides and learn more at thementalhealthcoalition.org/reclaim-your-r….

We are grateful for the commitment of the 46,270 individuals who have completed our #BecomingACEsAware training, bringing Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) screening and trauma-informed care into their clinics and communities. Annual Data Report: acesaware.org/blog/aces-awar…

Ready to become ACEs Aware? Take the Becoming ACEs Aware in CA training, a free, 2-hour, online course that covers Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, ACE screening, toxic stress risk assessment & trauma-informed care. Get Trained Today: training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=5…

Medi-Cal clinicians have conducted more than 4.2 million Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) screenings of 2.4 million unique Medi-Cal members. Read more about the latest ACEs Aware screening and training data in the June 2025 Annual Data Report at acesaware.org/blog/aces-awar….

Motivational interviewing is a conversational technique to help someone move forward with making a change. Watch to learn its core skills. Stay tuned for more on motivational interviewing from ACEs Aware and explore other trauma-informed approaches at acesaware.org/managestress/c….

We had 800+ registrants for our recent webinar, “Leveraging CalAIM to Support Children, Youth & Families Impacted by ACEs and Toxic Stress.” If you missed it, you can still watch the recording online anytime & earn Continuing Education credit: training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=2… @DHCS_CA

The #SummerSolstice is here, meaning there's plenty of daylight for ☀️ time in nature, 🧘 mindfulness, and 🚴 exercise. Stress Busters like these can be especially important for those who’ve dealt with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Learn more: acesaware.org/managestress/

CEO of @NAMICommunicate, @DanGillison calls #Juneteenth “a time for us to learn about the continued impact of trauma caused by slavery [and] to recognize the strength and resilience of the Black community...” Read more in the NAMI blog at nami.org/from-the-ceo/j….

We launched the ACEs Aware CalAIM Corner Resource Hub so you can learn how integrating clinical and social services transforms care for Medi-Cal members by addressing trauma, social needs, and health disparities. See how you can leverage CalAIM at training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=2….

In April, @RANDCorporation published an evaluation of ACEs Aware, recommending continued investment to “realize the full benefits of the initiative and ensure that it reaches its goal of improving the health and well-being of all Californians.” Read more: rand.org/pubs/research_…

Dads can help prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress by giving children support and creating emotional connection. Watch for tips on how to flex your emotional muscles. #HappyFathersDay #MensHealthWeek Learn more from @First5CA at first5california.com/en-us/topics/f….

LGBTQIA+ youth are at higher risk for suicide due to anti-LGBTQIA+ victimization and stigma. Too many young people struggle to access the mental health care they need. @TrevorProject provides ways we can show support for LGBTQIA+ young people at thetrevorproject.org/survey-2024/.