ACEs-LA is a collaborative effort between LA County stakeholders and the state to build community resilience. Our team supports the implementation of ACE screening and response at clinics across LA County Department of Health Services. Our Network of Care initiative aims to strengthen connections between DHS clinics and community-based organizations to jointly meet the needs of children and families impacted by toxic stress.
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) happen to people before their 18th birthday. They include exposure to abuse, neglect, and household challenges like mental illness, divorce, or substance abuse. ACEs cause toxic stress for your body. These traumas and stress increase the risk for smoking, alcoholism, suicide attempts, cancer, drug use, infection, diabetes, obesity, lung problems, broken bones, stroke, heard disease, depression, and other serious health conditions.
How common are ACEs?
ACEs are very common. About 1 in 6 adults have 4 or more ACEs. Although common, having ACEs can be very bad for your health. According to the CDC, at least 5 of the top 10 causes of death can are associated with ACEs.
Our Impact
ACEs-LA Network of Care
Resources & Learning Opportunities
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Access staff resources for ACE screening on our
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Access patient resources on our
TREAT Page -
Learn about our programs: ACEs-LA Network of Care (NoC) Strong, Healthy and Resilient Kids (SHARK) Medical-Financial Partnership (MFP) -
Catch our
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Download the
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Meet the
ACEs-LA Team
Awards & Recognitions
Our Vision
Through screening, treating, and healing, we aim to improve the health and well-being of LA County adults, children, and families, build creative connections, and inspire resilience.
Our Mission
To cultivate successful, healing connections that empower individuals and communities to achieve health and well-being.