Chester County ACEs Coalition

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Chester County ACEs Coalition

The study found that the greater number of adverse childhood experiences the greater the possibility of disabilities and dysfunction in adult life.

The Chester County ACEs Coalition's mission is to increase the county's awareness, knowledge, and education on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, and toxic stress, as well as focus on hope and resiliency in order to offset the cycle of trauma. The Adverse Childhood Experience Study (ACES) is the largest and first research study that established a direct association between childhood trauma and adult ill health. The Chester County ACEs Coalition is a collective impact initiative to bring awareness, knowledge, prevention, and initiatives throughout the county on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, and toxic-stress. Building resiliency and fostering hope can offset the cycle of trauma as well as contribute to long-term health benefits, bringing strength to our communities.

04/09/2026

Join us for Faith & Wellness: Pathways to Healing—a meaningful afternoon dedicated to connecting faith, mental health, and community support. 💛

🗓 May 12th
⏰ 1:00 – 4:30 PM (Registration & light refreshments at 12:45 PM)
📍 Episcopal Church of the Trinity, Coatesville, PA

This event brings together faith leaders, local providers, and community members to explore practical tools and resources that support healing and well-being.

🌿 What to expect:
• Overview of 988 & 211 resources
• Provider panel on accessing care
• Local organization spotlight
• Community resource tables

Whether you're a faith leader, community member, or someone passionate about mental wellness—this space is for you.

🎟️ Register now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5FG9HVM

Let’s come together to support healing in our communities. 💫

04/08/2026

🌿 May is Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Awareness Month 🌿

Join the Chester County ACEs Coalition for a FREE Lunch & Learn series this May! 🍽️💬

🗓 Wednesdays | ⏰ 12:00–12:30 PM | 💻 Virtual
Take a break, grab your lunch, and invest in your well-being with meaningful conversations on resilience, healing, and growth.

✨ Session Topics:
• May 6: What Are ACEs?
• May 13: Your Nervous System Is Talking—Are You Listening?
• May 27: Parenting: The Inside Job

💚 Whether you're a parent, professional, or just curious about mental wellness, these sessions offer valuable insights and practical tools.

🎟️ Reserve your FREE spot today: https://bit.ly/CCACEsLunchAndLearns

Let’s learn, grow, and heal—together. 💫

03/24/2026

New research shows that physical activity may play a powerful role in helping the brain cope with trauma and build resilience. 🧠💪

Staying active isn’t just good for your body—it could also support emotional healing and stress recovery in meaningful ways.

Curious how movement impacts the brain after trauma? Read more here:

New research shows that lifetime physical activity can moderate the brain's response to childhood trauma, strengthening neural connectivity and promoting stress resilience.

03/17/2026

🧡 Join us for Coatesville Voices!

Step away from the stress of the day, share openly, and connect with others in a welcoming community space. Dinner is provided!

📅 March 18 & April 15
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Health Equity Center (744 E. Lincoln Hwy Coatesville, PA – 4th Floor)

Come as you are, meet new people, and be part of the conversation.

03/10/2026

TONIGHT!What’s the Connection? Understanding trauma before- and after- su***de

Trauma can shape how we cope with stress, relationships, and emotional pain. It can also play a role in su***de risk—and losing someone to su***de can be a traumatic experience in itself.

Join us for this free virtual presentation to better understand the connection between trauma, ACEs, and su***de, and to learn ways to build hope, resilience, and healing.

This event is open to anyone who:
• Has lost someone to su***de
• Knows someone who has been affected
• Wants to better understand the connection between trauma and su***de

📅 March 10, 2026 | 7–8 PM | Zoom

💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/TraumaANDSuicide

03/09/2026

🕯️ What’s the Connection? Understanding trauma before- and after- su***de

Trauma can shape how we cope with stress, relationships, and emotional pain. It can also play a role in su***de risk—and losing someone to su***de can be a traumatic experience in itself.

Join us for this free virtual presentation to better understand the connection between trauma, ACEs, and su***de, and to learn ways to build hope, resilience, and healing.

This event is open to anyone who:
• Has lost someone to su***de
• Knows someone who has been affected
• Wants to better understand the connection between trauma and su***de

📅 March 10, 2026 | 7–8 PM | Zoom

💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/TraumaANDSuicide

03/09/2026

Our past experiences can shape how we see ourselves—and our fear of failure. Emerging research explores how “imagery rescripting” may help people revisit difficult memories in a new way and reduce fear-based thinking. It’s another reminder that our brains are capable of healing and change. 🧠

Read more:

Imagery Rescripting can effectively and permanently reduce the fear of failure by "rewriting" critical childhood memories.

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West Chester, PA

Website

http://www.ccacescoalition.com/

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