ACE Questionnaire
Learn More About ACEsWelcome to the ACE Questionnaire
About Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur before age 18. They include experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect, witnessing violence, or growing up in a household with substance misuse, mental health problems, or instability. Understanding your ACE score is an important step in your healing journey.
Why ACEs Matter for Your Health
- ACEs are common across all populations and demographics
- They can have lasting effects on physical and mental health
- The more ACEs someone experiences, the higher their risk for health issues like depression, anxiety, heart disease, and substance abuse
- Understanding your ACE score can help guide your trauma recovery and healing journey
The ACE Study and Trauma Research
The landmark ACE Study was conducted by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente from 1995 to 1997. It found a strong relationship between the number of ACEs a person experienced and various health and social problems later in life. Modern trauma research continues to validate these findings and develop effective healing approaches.
About This Free ACE Assessment Tool
This confidential ACE questionnaire helps you understand your Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) score and their potential impact on your mental health and wellbeing. Your responses are completely private and anonymous.
Remember, this is a safe space for trauma assessment. Take your time, and know that your experiences are valid. If you feel overwhelmed at any point, please feel free to pause or stop.
Your privacy is our priority. No personal information is stored, and you can choose to keep your results private or securely email them to yourself at the end.
What to Expect from Your ACE Score Test
- 10 yes/no questions about childhood trauma experiences
- Takes approximately 5 minutes to complete
- Personalized recommendations based on your ACE score
- Option to save your ACE test results
- Links to helpful trauma recovery resources
- Information on building resilience after childhood trauma
Would you like to assess your resilience factors too?
Resilience factors can help counteract the effects of childhood trauma and ACEs. After completing the ACE questionnaire, you'll have the option to take a brief resilience assessment to understand your strengths in overcoming adversity.