San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is excited to announce its second annual ACEs Aware Day, a series of events designed to raise awareness about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the importance of addressing toxic stress through healing, connection, and community.
This year’s ACEs Aware Day events will take place at 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys on the following dates:
- May 13th and May 20th, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m., for the Children and Transition Age Youth Programs
- May 22nd, a special Awareness Day for our Adult Programs
Participants will embark on a fun and educational journey through 7 Stress Busters—evidence-based strategies proven to reduce the effects of toxic stress, boost brain health, support immune function, and promote emotional well-being. These strategies provide powerful tools to help manage daily stress and build long-term resilience.
Event Highlights Include:
- Interactive coping and wellness activities
- Live music and drumming circles
- Free food and refreshments
- Prizes and giveaways
- Special appearances by therapy mini horses!
“ACEs Aware Day is an opportunity for healing and celebration,” said Ebonie Thomas, ACEs Network of Care Manager and architect for this event. “It’s about building community, offering hope, and sharing tools that can help individuals and families thrive, no matter what they’ve been through.”
Founded in 1970, San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is one of the largest and most comprehensive behavioral health service providers in Los Angeles County. Serving more than 15,000 individuals annually across 50+ programs, SFVCMHC is dedicated to improving the mental health of children, transition age youth, adults, older adults, and families through effective, culturally-sensitive therapeutic services tailored to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and choices.
Guided by our mission and vision of “Moving Lives Forward,” our work has helped reunite families, protect individuals from abuse, house the homeless, and bring hope and healing to thousands across the San Fernando Valley. We believe that when vulnerable and marginalized individuals are empowered to move forward, self-sufficiency, opportunity, and well-being become achievable.
For more information about ACEs Aware Day or our programs, please contact Marci Kass, Director of Development at 818-901-4830.
