Our Services
Just Say the Word, We Can Do it all!
Trainings
- Becoming ACEs Aware Training – register with your LAHS email address. If you do not have a LAHS email, use your mednet address.
- In order for LA County Health Services to receive payment for ACE screens, eligible providers must attest that you have completed the training by completing the course evaluation and answer the following:
- Do you provide services in California? YES
- Do you have a NPI? YES and enter your NPI, clinic address, and phone number
- Do you consent to being added to the directory? YES (optional)
- Please submit your certificate to your ACEs-LA coach
- What is Trauma-informed care
- Addressing Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress – Dr. Shannon Thyne
- California Medical Association Virtual Grand Rounds: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) featuring Dr. Shannon Thyne
- Introduction to ACEs-LA – coming soon!
- Lunch and Learn Webinars
- ACEs Aware Learning Center
- California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP): Free access to behavioral health consultations, on-demand educational trainings, and resources for addressing mental health concerns.
- TRIADS: The TRIADS Framework describes best practices for screening, provider response, and patient education about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in primary healthcare settings.
- February 16, 2023 – TRIADS: A Framework to Talk with Patient
Screening and Response Toolkit
Screening Tools: As of 2024, LAHS has transitioned to only using the de-identified screening tool.
Job Aid
Patient Handouts
Screening and Response FAQs PDF
- Learn how to use One Degree to refer patients to social support services
- Refer to SHARK via eConsult
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Other Screening Tools Commonly Used
Suicide Screening and Assessment
ACEs NoC Clinician Meeting Presentation (July 2022) PDF
- Combined PHQ 9 and Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) PDF
- Algorithm PDF
- Brief suicide safety assessment PDF (only for those who answer “no” on the fifth suicide question but may have concerning answers on the other questions)
- Safety plan PDF may be completed with families
- Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Standardized Screeners
Coaching Support
- ACEs-LA Dashboard – screening and referring activities across LAHS clinics. Data is updated monthly.
- Teams Channel – A dedicated Teams channel for peer support and communication across all ACEs-LA clinics that includes updates, Q&A, and technical assistance. Please contact your ACEs-LA coach to be added.