Improve whole-person care with trauma-informed screening. The FACES Assessment helps health centers identify and address trauma that may be impacting patient health outcomes and healthcare utilization.
Individual level
- Tailors care plans based on trauma exposure
- Prevents escalation into crisis by offering timely mental health interventions
- Improves patient engagement in therapy, education, and self-regulation
Community level
- Promotes collaboration between clinics, schools, and nonprofits
- Informs wraparound service development to support entire families
- Builds safer, more supportive communities through trauma-informed practices
Economic level
- Reduces healthcare costs by decreasing ER visits, inpatient stays, and chronic illness
- Mitigates long-term consequences of untreated trauma
- Optimizes funding by targeting high-impact services with data-informed insights
Clinical guidance
- Not diagnostic; identifies exposure to adversity
- Includes a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach
- Score of 4 or higher indicates higher risk for emotional disturbance
Implementation resources
Download the sector guide and parental consent template for planning and implementation.