who we are

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.

A comprehensive approach
to addressing aCEs

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.

Screen

Resources for ACE Screening and response implementation.

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Treat

A collection of resources for improving the wellbeing of patients and families.

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Heal

ACEs-LA programs working together to heal ACEs, and prevent them for future generations.

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Network of Care

The NoC provides an infrastructure that supports screened and unscreened patients and their families.

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Webinars

Trauma-Informed and Wellness webinars designed for LA County DHS Clinical Care Teams.

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Articles & Publications

Peer-Reviewed, Media Publications, Impact and Evaluation, Abstract and Conference Posters.

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Social Media

Follow us on Instagram for valuable bilingual resources tailored for our patients' needs!

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Meet the Team

The ACEs-LA Team is a blend of Clinicians, Public Health and Administrative Professionals.

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the Importance of ACE screening

As a physician, screening for ACEs has significantly impacted my practice. Reviewing the screener creates an opportunity for me to let patients and their families know that we really care about how things are going at home for them and that we are here to help. It opens the door for meaningful conversations about trauma, resilience, and healing that we otherwise may not have discussed.
Amy ShekarchiHigh Desert Regional Health Center
Amy Shekarchi
I believe that ACE screening, when done as a part of holistic trauma screening and inquiry, has helped our clinicians to more rapidly identify families who have been through significant stress or trauma, shape the dialogue we have with families, and help us offer more tailored anticipatory guidance, triage, and management.
Dr. Eric FeinHarbor-UCLA Medical Center Pediatrics
Dr. Eric Fein
Screening for ACEs is vital to my practice. Before I go into a room to see a patient, I always check their weight, their height, their vitals, and then I always look for their ACE score. It's such a key piece of information that can be so helpful when approaching a patient for the first time. A positive ACE screen is really important in knowing how to properly treat my patient.
Dr. Laura Figueroa-PhillipsSHARK Clinic
Dr. Laura Figueroa-Phillips

Our Impact

Other ACEs-LA Programs

SHARK

Strong Healthy and Resilient Kids

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MFP

Medical Financial Partnership

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