ACEs

Synonyms
Risk
Childhood sexual abuse
ACEs Child Abuse
ACEs Child Neglect

Measuring Adverse Childhood Experiences

Researchers used claims and enrollment data from Tennessee’s Medicaid program to develop an algorithm measuring five types of ACEs: maltreatment and peer violence, foster care and family disruption, maternal mental illness, maternal substance use disorder, and abuse of the mother. Recent recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health & Human Services included stronger data collection that analyzes rural-urban differences. 
Posted Date
07/25/22

Understanding and Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Opportunities to Improve Health Outcomes A Guide for Rural Health Care Leaders

This guide provides rural health care leaders and teams with foundational knowledge, strategies, and resources to understand the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on patients and communities. It organizes key information and resources to help the busy manager support and lead education and discussion with front-line staff. This guide focuses on (1) understanding the need and opportunity around addressing SDOH, (2) using local data to support decision making, and (3) involving team members to plan and implement action steps.
Posted Date
12/22/21

Talking About the Link Between ACEs, Overdose, and Suicide

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) want greater awareness of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their connection to high rates of overdose and suicide.  This week they announced a new training webpage, UrgentRelatedPreventable.org, designed in collaboration with the American Public Health Association to provide background and talking points.  The site explains how exposure to certain events and conditions in childhood have lasting effects on health, well-being, and prosperity far into adulthood.  See Funding section below for a CDC effort to research the links between ACEs and substance use. 
Posted Date
12/20/21

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Substance Use Disorder Webinar Materials

This workshop will explore the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) of individuals with substance use concerns and its impact on their development. We will explore the experiences, perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors that may present challenges in development. We will discuss practical, trauma-informed, outcome-driven strategies that improve the outcomes.
Posted Date
11/09/21

Substance Use and ACEs Across the Lifespan—Part I: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences, known as ACEs, are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as "potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood." One common example is experienced by children growing up in a household with parents engaged in substance use. This publication is the first in a two-part series addressing the relationship between ACEs and substance use throughout the life cycle, covering substance use as an ACE from infancy through adolescence.
Posted Date
08/04/21

CA Bridge: Trauma-Informed Care for Opioid Use Disorder

CA Bridge, a program of the Public Health Institute, works to ensure that all people with substance use disorder receive 24/7 access to high-quality care in every California health system. Addiction treatment should be part of standard medical practice in the emergency department and inpatient settings in order to increase treatment access and save lives.
Posted Date
05/19/21