Trauma-Informed Communities Throughout Allegany County
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You can spend a lifetime trying to forget a few moments in childhood.

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?

 The term "adverse childhood experience" refers to a range of negative situations a child may face or witness while growing up. These experiences include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; emotional or physical neglect; parental separation or divorce; or living in a household in which domestic violence occurs. Other difficult situations include living in a household with an alcoholic or substance-abuser, or with family members who suffer mental disorders, or in a household with an incarcerated family member.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration,  lifelong health and opportunities. Working together, we can help create neighborhoods, communities, and a world in which every child can thrive. 

​Take the ACES Survey

For some individuals, taking the ACEs survey can be very emotional.  If you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed after taking the ACEs survey, be sure to reach out for support.  Friends, family, colleagues, or other trusted adults may be able to help. Anyone who wishes to talk to a professional, be sure to contact the Allegany County Crisis Hotline 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at 1-888-448-3367. A trained crisis specialist is available to provide free, confidential assistance. Additional resources are available at the end of the survey.

​Directions: For each “yes” answer, add 1. The total number at the end is your cumulative number of ACEs. 
Before your 18th birthday:

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An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other adverse childhood experiences. A higher score indicates a higher risk for health problems later in life.  It's important to remember that experiences in childhood are just one part of a person’s life story. There are many ways to heal throughout one’s life and not everyone responds to adverse childhood experiences the same. 

If you feel like adverse childhood experiences have impacted your life negatively, help is available. There are many forms of trauma-informed treatment options available. Visit our Trauma-Informed Resources page to learn more.
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Hotline Information

​​If your life or someone else is in imminent danger, please call 911.
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If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please contact any of the following resources:
Allegany County Crisis Hotline

Allegany County Community Services

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

New York State Crisis Text Line

Veterans' Crisis Lifeline
1-888-448-3367

585-593-1991

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Text "GOT5" to 741741

1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
24/7

M-F 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.

24/7

24/7

24/7

What's Missing in the ACES Survey?

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Stressors outside the household (e.g., violence, poverty, racism, other forms of discrimination, isolation, chaotic environment, lack of services)

Protective factors (e.g., supportive relationships, community services, skill-building opportunities)

Individual differences (i.e., not all children who experience multiple ACEs will have poor outcomes and not all children who experience no ACEs will avoid poor outcomes—a high ACEs score is simply an indicator of greater risk)

Join Our Efforts!


Telephone

585-593-5223

Email

evansh@ardentnetwork.org
  • Home
  • Trauma Overview
    • Trauma-Informed Care Glossary of Terms
    • Adverse Childhood Experiences
    • Trauma Informed Care Champions
  • Trauma-Informed Resources
    • 10 Questions to Ask When Selecting a Therapist
    • Trauma-Focused Treatments
    • Local Trauma Treatment Providers
  • Trauma-Informed Education
    • Trauma-Informed Education Committee
    • Education and Training
  • #onecaringadult
    • #onecaringadult- Academic Stress
    • #onecaringadult- Alcohol and Other Drugs
    • #onecaringadult- Bullying
    • #onecaringadult- LGBTQ+
    • #onecaringadult- Childhood Neglect
    • #onecaringadult- E-Cigarettes and Vaping
    • #onecaringadult- Eating Disorders
    • #onecaringadult- Mental Health
    • #onecaringadult- Online Sexual Exploitation
    • #onecaringadult- Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
    • #onecaringadult- Sexual Abuse
    • #onecaringadult- Sexually Transmitted Infections
    • #onecaringadult- Suicide Prevention
    • #onecaringadult- Teen Dating Violence
    • #onecaringadult- Teen Pregnancy
    • #onecaringadult- Toxic Stress
    • #onecaringadult- Vaping & E-Cigarettes