ACEs Aware Self-Care Tool for Adults (To Print) An ACEs Aware-developed tool for patients to use in developing a self-care plan to enhance well-being and decrease stress — for adults.
ACEs Aware Self-Care Tool for Pediatrics (To Print) An ACEs Aware-developed tool for patients to use in developing a self-care plan to enhance well-being and decrease stress—for children and families.
ACEs Aware-Number Story Exam Room Poster (English) This exam room poster gives an overview of what ACEs are, what they mean for our health, and how we can heal from them. Developed in collaboration between ACEs Aware and NumberStory.org. Also Available in: Spanish
American Academy of Pediatrics – When Things Aren’t Perfect: Caring for Yourself and Your Children Handout for parents about caring for themselves and children.
American Psychological Association – Help Center A consumer resource featuring information related to psychological issues affecting your daily physical and emotional well-being.
American Psychological Association – How psychologists can help An American Psychological Association (APA) fact sheet series, “How psychologists can help,” provides insight into how psychologists can help patients manage a range of chronic health conditions.
Center for Youth Wellness – Communicating About ACEs (English) Provider handout that includes helpful information on how to discuss ACEs with parents. Also Available in: Spanish
Center for Youth Wellness – Providing Anticipatory Guidance for ACE Screening Provider handout on ways to approach families when screening for ACEs.
Center for Youth Wellness – Two-Generation Approach to ACEs (English) Provider handout on identifying parents ACEs and provide support to them and the entire family as a whole. Also Available in: Spanish
Center for Youth Wellness – What are ACEs and Why Do They Matter? (English) Provider handout that describes the definition and importance of ACEs. Also Available in: Spanish | Portugese
Center for Youth Wellness – What is Toxic Stress? (English) Provider handout that describes the definition of toxic stress. Also Available in: Spanish | Portuguese
Center for Youth Wellness and ZERO TO THREE – Good Sleep Habits (English) Patient handout on children’s sleeping habits. Also Available in: Spanish | Portuguese
Center for Youth Wellness and ZERO TO THREE – How to Reduce the Effects of ACEs and Toxic Stress (English) Patient handout that provides tips on ways to reduce children’s effects of toxic stress. Also Available in: Spanish | Portuguese
Center for Youth Wellness and ZERO TO THREE – Improving Mental Health (English) Patient handout on ways to improve children’s mental health. Also Available in: Spanish | Portuguese
Center for Youth Wellness and ZERO TO THREE – Parenting with ACEs (English) Patient handout on toxic stress, how it can cause health issues and how parents can incorporate positive parenting. Also Available in: Spanish | Portuguese
Center for Youth Wellness and ZERO TO THREE – Promoting Exercise (English) Patient handout on promoting exercise to children. Also Available in: Spanish | Portuguese
Center for Youth Wellness and ZERO TO THREE – The Benefit of Supportive Relationships (English) Patient handout for families about maintaining supportive relationships. Also Available in: Spanish | Portuguese
Center for Youth Wellness and ZERO TO THREE – Tips for Nutrition (English) Patient handout about nutrition tips for children. Also Available in: Spanish | Portuguese
Center for Youth Wellness and ZERO TO THREE – Using Mindfulness (English) Patient handout about using mindfulness as a tool to reduce toxic stress. Also Available in: Spanish | Portuguese
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Children Benefit When Parents Have Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships (To Print) A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fact sheet on how children benefit when parents have safe, stable, nurturing relationships.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Sleep Hygiene Recommendations This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web page provides information on how much sleep is recommended by age group and habits for improving sleep.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Parent Information Helpful tips for positive and effective parenting at different ages.
Handout for Parents/Families on How to Lower Toxic Stress – English (To Print) A Carpinteria Children’s Project handout for parents and families on how to lower toxic stress and create safe, stable, nurturing environments (english).
Healthychildren.org – How Taking Care of Yourself Makes You a Better Mom Article on the AAP Parenting website about self-care for mothers.
NAMI Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine – Call 800-950-NAMI (6264) The NAMI HelpLine can be reached at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org Monday through Friday, 10 am – 6 pm ET. The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255) If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects you with a crisis center in the Lifeline network closest to your location. Your call will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically and without judgment. The crisis worker will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. Your call is confidential and free.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Mental Health Facilities Locator This locator can help you find community outpatient, inpatient and residential treatment facilities, including affordable mental health services in your area
Triple-P Parenting Positive Parenting Program—tips for caregiving through 16 years, with additional, formal (paid) online and in-person courses.