Definition
Programs that provide a safe, secure shelter environment for older adults who meet age requirements and are experiencing physical, psychological/emotional, financial or sexual abuse. Services generally include short-term housing, crisis intervention, support, advocacy, referrals and the necessities of daily living. Elder abuse shelters usually accept both men and women.
URL Name
BH-1800-1500-140
Third Level Code
BH-1800
Taxonomy Code
BH-1800.1500-140
Parent Code
BH-1800.1500
Family Code
B
Second Level Code
BH
Fifth Level Code
BH-1800-1500-140
Fourth Level Code
BH-1800-1500
Use References
Older Adult Abuse Shelters, Senior Abuse Shelters, Elder Abuse Shelter
Publication Status
Online