ACEs Aware Welcome Video

ACEs Aware gives providers training, clinical protocols, and payment to screen for ACEs. Services: Screen, Treat, Heal. Learn what we are doing in Ventura County to promote ACEs Aware.

ACES Aware TED Talk

How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime

California Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

Join the Movement to Screen, Treat, and Heal Toxic Stress

California Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

First 5 and ACEs: Meet Sharon Elmensdorp!

Listen in with local physician and host of GetMovingTV Dr. Christopher Landon as he discusses some of the pressing issues in Ventura County.

The Ventura County Family Justice Center: Meet Michael Jump!

The VCFJC is one of our partners who is doing amazing work in the community to support individuals who have experienced any sort of physical or emotional trauma in their lives. We are excited to showcase their work in partnership with ACEs Aware Ventura County. For more information about the VCFJC, visit their website at www.vcfjc.org

The Ventura County Family Justice Center: Meet Rachael Watkins!

We are excited to showcase the VCFJC's work in partnership with ACEs Aware Ventura County. Rachael Watkins is the Victim Services Manager working with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. For more information about the VCFJC, visit their website at www.vcfjc.org

Help Me Grow Ventura County: Meet Sharon Elmensdorp!

ACEs Aware Ventura County is collaborating with Help Me Grow Ventura County to support children and families. Sharon Elmensdorp is the program manager for First 5 Ventura County and the lead for the Help Me Grow program. Watch to learn more about this amazing program’s services!

Dr. Chris Landon on ACEs Aware Ventura County and the Family Justice Center

ACEs Aware Ventura County has partnered with the VCFJC to support individuals who have experienced any sort of physical or emotional trauma in their lives. Dr. Landon, recipient of an ACEs Aware Grant from the state of California and founder of Landon Pediatric Foundation describes the amazing work being done to better serve this community.

Help Me Grow Ventura County: Meet Grace Montejano!

ACEs Aware Ventura County is collaborating with Help Me Grow Ventura County to support children and families. Grace Montejano is the Care Coordinator for Help Me Grow with First 5 Ventura County. Watch to learn more about this amazing program’s services!

#IAmTraumaAware: A Message from CA Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

Watch CA Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris’ message for all those struggling or recovering from trauma. #IAmTraumaAware May is #TraumaAwareness Month

#IAmTraumaAware: Find Resources from ACEs Aware

Exposure to high doses of stress or trauma can lead to physical & mental health problems. Bringing awareness to solutions to prevent these potentially traumatic experiences is key. ACEs Aware is making a difference. Learn how at www.acesaware.org.

#IAmTraumaAware: Call or Text CalHOPE for Emotional Support

Struggling mentally? You are not alone. If you need a safe space for additional support, no matter how small or big it may seem, call CAL-Hope, a 24 hour call-line at (833) 317-HOPE.

Interface Children & Family Services at the VCFJC: Meet Evelyn Guillen!

Evelyn Guillen is the Human Trafficking Taskforce Service Coordinator with Interface and is passionate about the work being done to better serve victims of human trafficking. We are excited to showcase their work in partnership with ACEs Aware Ventura County. For more information about the VCFJC and Interface Children & Family Services, visit their websites at www.vcfjc.org and www.icfs.org

Interface Children & Family Services at the VCFJC: Meet Yasmin Rodrigues!

Yasmin Rodrigues is a domestic violence client advocate with Interface. We are excited to showcase their work in partnership with ACEs Aware Ventura County. For more information about the VCFJC and Interface Children & Family Services, visit their websites at www.vcfjc.org and www.icfs.org

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Department of Child Support Services at the VCFJC: Meet Iris Hammonds!

Iris Hammonds is the Community Relations Manager for the Department of Child Support services. We are excited to showcase their work in partnership with ACEs Aware Ventura County. For more information about the VCFJC and the Department of Child Support services, visit their websites at www.vcfjc.org and www.ventura.org/child-support-services/