We Are Greater than Our ACEs

Your Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) score, helps you understand your past—but it doesn’t define your future. See how life’s challenges can make us stronger and show that we are greater than adversity.

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Bergen Reilly

Husker Volleyball Player

What are ACEs?

ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are stressful or traumatic events that happen before the age of 18, such as abuse, neglect, or household challenges.

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Who We Are.

Brave fACEs is a group of local organizations, educators, and healthcare providers working to build a trauma-informed community that prioritizes mental health and prevention.

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Individuals with four or more ACEs are at a higher risk for chronic health issues, like heart disease, diabetes, and mental health disorders.*

*Source: Violence Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Meet Bergen

Husker volleyball star and Big Ten Setter of the Year, Bergen Reilly, opens up about how her experiences have shaped who she is today both on and off the court.

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Know Your ACEs Score

Our childhood experiences shape the adults we become—affecting our health, relationships, and well-being. By taking the ACEs assessment, you can better understand your past and take steps toward a healthier future.

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About 64% of adults in the United States reported they had experienced at least one type of ACE before age 18.*

*Source: CDC

There is HOPE

Health Outcomes From Positive Experiences (HOPE) is a public health approach that focuses on counteracting ACEs by fostering healthy development in children for lifelong well-being, despite challenges.

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