By Nadine Burke Harris and Karen Mark, ACEs Aware, March 30, 2020

Our global community is facing confusing and uncertain times. As the unprecedented novel coronavirus continues to spread, the health and safety of our nearly 40 million Californians is the number-one priority for our state, the Office of the California Surgeon General, and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). This includes the physical, mental, and psychological well-being of all individuals.

As the crisis deepens, we are mindful that the public health policies and interventions necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19 are affecting all facets of society and our daily lives. These daily disruptions, coupled with the fear of not knowing what may come, are resulting in stress and anxiety for many.

We launched the ACEs Aware initiative with the mission to change and save lives by supporting MediCal providers to screen, treat, and heal children and adults at risk for toxic stress with interventions and trauma-informed care practices. Our work is important, now more than ever. 

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