Chester County ACEs Coalition

02/13/2026

🌟 Join Us: Community Advocates Meeting 🌟

Interested in supporting trauma awareness and building resilience across Chester County? Join the Chester County ACEs Coalition for our upcoming Community Advocates Meeting to learn more, connect with others, and explore how you can get involved.

📅 February 17
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

📩 Contact us to receive the Zoom link

Learn more about the Community Advocate Initiative or complete the interest form here:
👉 www.CCACEsCoalition.com/CommunityAdvocates

We hope to see you there!

02/10/2026

🎧 New Podcast Feature: Hold On Til Dawn

We’re honored to share that our coordinator, Chelsea Kunkel, is featured on the newest episode of the Hold On Til Dawn mental health podcast hosted by Erin.

In this episode, Chelsea reflects on her last 10 years coordinating the Chester County ACEs Coalition and discusses trauma, su***de prevention, personal su***de loss, resilience, and finding hope in the midst of grief.

We’re grateful for platforms like this that uplift connection and remind us that hope is always worth holding onto. 💛

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and YouTube:
🔗 https://tr.ee/fdZlEYVhHQ

***dePrevention

02/06/2026

What happens when faith leaders and wellness providers come together?
✨ Stronger communities. Deeper care. Real impact.

📅 Faith & Wellness Workshop – February 21
⏰ 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 St. Francis-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Malvern

✔ Community networking
✔ Behavioral health resources
✔ Faith-leader discussions
✔ Practical tools you can use right away

👉 Sign up today! Scan the QR code to register.

02/06/2026

🌿 Professional Development Opportunity + CEUs Available! 🌿

The Chester County ACEs Coalition is excited to share an upcoming training offered through A Haven, one of our valued community partners doing truly incredible work to support youth and families impacted by trauma.

This training focuses on trauma-responsive grief support for youth and families affected by homicide deaths and is a meaningful opportunity for educators, behavioral health providers, social workers, advocates, and other helping professionals to strengthen their trauma-informed approach — while earning CEUs.

✨ Space is limited, so we encourage early registration!

🔗 Sign up here: https://a-haven.givecloud.co/trauma-responsive-grief-support-for-youth-families-impacted-by-homicide-deaths-qkm1ekd06

Registration NOW OPEN! 🌟 Visit ahaven.org (scroll down to "NAGC 2026 National Webcast" or use the link below to Register. Join us at our location in Exton, PA on March 3 at 1pm to watch the the 2026 NACG National Webcast, “Trauma-Responsive Grief Support for Youth & Families Impacted by Homicide Deaths” presented by Samantha Anthony, Sam Middleton, and Katherine Streit from Uplift Center for Grieving Children. 💙

🌟Registration Link: https://a-haven.givecloud.co/trauma-responsive-grief-support-for-youth-families-impacted-by-homicide-deaths-qkm1ekd06

We hope to see you there!

02/05/2026

✨ Coatesville Voices – February Gathering ✨

Join us on Tuesday, February 18 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Health Equity Center (744 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville) for an evening of conversation, connection, and community.

This is a welcoming space for Coatesville residents to come together, share a meal, and support one another. Food will be provided, and your presence is always enough. 💛

02/04/2026

Connections: Trauma & Su***de will explore the link between trauma and su***de, how to recognize warning signs, and the lasting impact of su***de loss on loved ones—along with where to find support during grief and recovery.

🗓 February 18 | 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Chester County Library
Register here: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/15831161?hs=a

Open to anyone seeking knowledge, connection, or healing.

02/03/2026

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and learning at the barn! 🎨🧐 Barnstone Art For Kids is excited to partner with Learning Life Skills Together, a program to support youth mental health. 💗 RSVP at the link in our bio!

Led by Dr. Don McCown, Learning Life Skills Together, is an online training program supported by Pennsylvania DHS. During this event, Dr. McCown will introduce parents to the LLST curriculum, which helps parents share skills to promote mental well-being with their kids. Meanwhile, Barnstone will lead the kids in a fun Valentine’s Day-themed craft! 💌🖍️

See you there!

01/30/2026

Connections: Trauma & Su***de will explore the link between trauma and su***de, how to recognize warning signs, and the lasting impact of su***de loss on loved ones—along with where to find support during grief and recovery.

🗓 February 18 | 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Chester County Library

Open to anyone seeking knowledge, connection, or healing.

01/28/2026

Happening TONIGHT! Come if you feel as though you could use the support and connection 💙💜

Our next Su***de Loss Survivor Grief Support Group is coming up on Wednesday, January 28th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

We meet at the NAMI Chester County PA office - 317 Exton Commons, Exton, PA 19341 and so appreciate them for hosting us.

Send an email to info@ccspp.org or message us here if you have any questions.

We meet on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Same time, same location.

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