Service Name
Adult Protective Services
Eligibility
Vulnerable adults include those over the age of 65 or persons over the age of 18 with a mental or physical disability that substantially affects their ability to care for themselves.
Languages
Translation service
Fees
No cost
Address CountryCode
US
Service Hours
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Service Description
None
Application/Referral Process
Call the hotline or complete online intake form.
Description
Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Signs of emotional and verbal abuse may be unexplained bruising, withdrawal and passivity, low self esteem, neglect such as dehydration, abandonment, malnourishment, soiled clothing, self neglect such as failure to maintain medical appointments, lack of glasses, dentures, hearing aids, exploitation such as the disappearance of possessions, overcharged home repairs, inadequate living environment, forced control of finances, little or no money for food and basic necessities.
Taxonomy
Service Point ID
6637
Operational Status
Operational
Telehealth
No
Minimum Age Served
18