Lunch and Learn

ACEs-LA’s Trauma-Informed and Wellness webinars are designed for LA County DHS staff currently screening for ACEs in their clinics. Clinics interested in ACEs screening are welcome.

ACEs-LA Network of Care

NEW! Addressing Burnout and Moral Injury in Difficult Times and Spaces

Speakers: Kelli McSwan, PhD, Tristan Webster, PsyD, and Charmaine Dorsey, MSW, LCSW
 
Presentations
LA Health Services Burnout in Difficult Times and Spaces PDF
 
Visit our Patient Resources by Service page to access resources shared in this webinar
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Mental Health Resources for Teens and Families (August 2025)

Speakers: Shanti Bond-Martinez, Cecilia Pla, Naomi Hogan-Williams, and Lorelei Little 
Presentations
Youth Creating Change PDF
Helpline Youth Counseling PDF
Child and Family Guidance Center PDF

Developmental Resources for Families (July 2025)

Speakers: Telma Diaz, Maria De Jesus Rodriguez, Chiante Williams-Ranel, MA, Sean Ranel And Mara Borna
Presentations
North LA Regional Center PDF
Star Child Interventions PDF
Therapy Lounge Center PDF
 

Gender Affirming Care for Youth (June 2025)

Speakers: Dr. Katherine Gardner
Presentations
Gender Affirming Care for Youth PDF
Summer Resources for LA County Families

(April 2025)

Speakers: Steve Marin, John Han, Soniya Perl, MS, RDN, and Cathie Chenoweth
Presentations
LA County Department of Parks and Rec PDF
LAUSD: Beyond the Bell PDF
LAUSD: Food Services PDF
Los Angeles Public Library PDF
Mental Health & ABA Resources from Our New CBO Partners

(February 2025)

Speakers: Adrian Chavez, MBA, Cecilia Pla, LMFT, Lisa Weisbaum, LCSW, Sana Ahmed
Presentations
Jewish Family Service LA PDF
Helpline Youth Counseling Inc. PDF
Friends of the Children PDF
Impact of ACE Screening and Response at LA County DHS
(November 2024)
 
Speakers: Amy Shekarchi, MD, MPH, India Gill, MPH, Andrew Nguyen, MPH, and Morgan Ye, MPH
Presentations
Impact of ACE Screening and Response at LA County DHS PDF
The Power of Social Care and One Degree
(September 2024)
 
Speakers: Dr. Shannon Thyne and Dr. Lisa Gantz
Presentations
The Power of Social Care and One Degree PDF
Resources for Teens and Young Adults
(August 2024)
 
Speakers: Laura Jimenez, Casey Meinster, and Sarah Anderson
Presentations
Hillsides PDF
Vic James Center PDF
Immigration Resources for Families (February 2024)
 
Speakers: Ivys Fernández-Pastrana JD, Anamarie Basay Esq, and Lizeth Gasca Vazquez
Presentations
Boston Medical Center PDF
El Rescate PDF
SHARK – MLCP PDF
Social Care Integration: Getting to know Your DHS Health System Resources (November 2023)
 
Speakers: Charmaine Dorsey LCSW, Eve Rubell MPH, Margaret Willis, Gerson Sorto Esq
Presentations

Food Rx PDF
Harm Reduction PDF
Neighborhood Legal Services LA PDF
Pediatric Development & Special Education Part 2 (October 2023)
 
Speakers: Cristina Preuss, Dr. Monique Rowles, and Dr. Jose J. Gonzalez
Presentations
North LA Regional Center PDF
LAUSD PDF
Back to School Resources for Families (July 2023)
 
Speakers: Patricia Rigney RN, Abi Moncada MFS, E.J. Chung MHA, Jennifer Charles PhD, and Freddy Zavaleta MA
Presentations
Volunteers of America Los Angeles PDF 
Building Blocks Resolution PDF
Parks and Recreation PDF
Summer Resources for Families (June 2023)
 
Speakers: Nooshin Razani MD, MPH, Freddy Zavaleta MA, Monica Dudley BA, and John Han
Presentations
Parks and Recreation PDF 
LAUSD Summer Meals PDF
LAUSD Beyond the Bell PF
Pediatric Development & Special Education (July 2022)
 
Speakers: Debra Camp, M.Ed, PHN, RN, Lizeth Gasca Vazquez, and Diana Huerta, BA
Presentations
TASK PDF
Help Me Grow LA PDF
Navigating Regional Centers in LA County (August 2022)
 
Speakers: Christine Bottrell Mirzaian, MD, MPH, IBCLC and Margaret Swaine, M.D.
Presentations
Regional Center Process PDF
Regional Center Navigation PDF
DMH and Mental Health Referrals Part 2 (March 2023)
 
Speakers: Susan Cozolino, PsyD and Julie Flores, LMFT
Mental Health Referrals Part 1 (October 2022)
 
Speakers: Susan Cozolino, PsyD, Jennifer Hallman, LCSW/MPA, Joel Cisneros, LCSW, Michelle Wells, LCSW, PPSC, and Adam Sternberg, PsyD
Presentations
SFVCMHC PDF 
Wellnest PDF
LACDMH PDF
LAUSD PDF
CBO Series: Getting to Know CBOs in the Network of Care Part 2 (April 2023)
 
Speakers: Sabrina Almaraz, Laura Counts, MA, LMFT, and Rafael Guirado
Presentations
Child Development Institute PDF
Para Los Niños PDF
House of Ruth PDF
CBO Series: Getting to Know CBOs in the Network of Care Part 1 (February 2023)
 
Speakers: Valeria Vega, MPA, Diane Nunn, LMFT, Monique Holguin, LCSW, PhD, and Marikit Mendiola, MSW, ASW
Presentations
SHIELD PDF
Penny Lane PDF
The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness (November 2021)
 
Speaker: Father Gregory Boyle
Get to Know Your

 “Medical Neighborhood” – Finding Resources and Partners in Your Community (May 2021)

Speaker: Lisa Gantz, MD

Connecting Kids to Care: Evidence, Experience & Engagement
(August 2021)
 
Speaker: Eric Fein, MD, MS, MPP, FAAP
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