State Resources

Elder Abuse Helplines and Hotlines

If the situation is serious, threatening, or dangerous call 911 or the local police for immediate help.

If the elder lives in another state, call the protective services agency where the elder lives. In some states you can call a hotline toll-free. Many states also have online directories that list local reporting numbers.

Information and referral is also available from the national Eldercare Locater, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. Call toll-free 1-800-677-1116. This number is available from Monday through Friday 9 AM-8 PM (except U.S. federal holidays).

Alabama Kentucky Ohio
Alaska Louisiana Oklahoma
Arizona Maine Oregon
Arkansas Maryland Pennsylvania
California Massachusetts Puerto Rico
Colorado Michigan Rhode Island
Connecticut Minnesota South Carolina
Delaware Mississippi South Dakota
District of Columbia Missouri Tennessee
Florida Montana Texas
Georgia Nebraska Utah
Guam Nevada Vermont
Hawaii New Hampshire Virginia
Idaho New Jersey Washington
Illinois New Mexico West Virginia
Indiana New York Wisconsin
Iowa North Carolina Wyoming
Kansas North Dakota

Alabama

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
  • 602-674-4200
  • TDD: 1-877-815-8390
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Alabama Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
  • 602-674-4200
  • TDD: 1-877-815-8390
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Alabama Department of Senior Services

Alaska

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-478-9996 (Toll free in Alaska)
  • Outside of Alaska: 907-269-3666
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Alaska Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-730-6393 (Toll free in Alaska)
  • Outside of Alaska: 907-334-4483

Arizona

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
  • 602-674-4200
  • TDD: 1-877-815-8390
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Arizona Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
  • 602-674-4200
  • TDD: 1-877-815-8390

Arkansas

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-332-4443 (Toll free in Arkansas)
  • Outside of Arkansas: 1-800-482-8049
  • E-mail: Carolyn.singleton@arkanas.gov
  • Arkansas Domestic Violence/ Battered Women Hotline: 1-800-332-4443
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Arkansas Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community

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Arkansas Office of Long Term Care, Complaints Unit
Arkansas Long Term Care Ombudsman

California

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
  • 602-674-4200
  • TDD: 1-877-815-8390
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California Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
  • 602-674-4200
  • TDD: 1-877-815-8390
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California Long Term Care Ombudsman

Colorado

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-773-1366
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Colorado Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
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Colorado Department of Public Health Nursing Home Complaints Program

Connecticut

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
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Connecticut Protective Services for the Elderly
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-860-424-5241

Delaware

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-223-9074
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Delaware Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-223-9074

District of Columbia

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 202-541-3950
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DC Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 202-434-2140

Florida

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-96-ABUSE or 1-800-962-2873
  • TDD/TTY: 1-800-453-5145
  • Fax: 1-800-914-0004
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Florida Adult Protective Services
Florida Mandatory Reporter Fax Transmittal Form
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-96ABUSE or 1-800-962-2873

Georgia

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-888-774-0152
  • 404-657-5250 (Metro-Atlanta)
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Georgia Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-878-6442
  • 404-657-5728 (Metro-Atlanta)
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Georgia Office of Regulatory Services

Guam

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 671-475-0268
  • After Hours: 671-646-4455
    (evenings, weekends, holidays)
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 671-475-0268
  • After Hours: 671-646-4455
    (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Hawaii

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 808-832-5115 (Oahu)
  • 808-243-5151 (Maui, Molokai, and Lanai)
  • 808-241-3432 (Kauai)
  • 808-933-8820 (East Hawaii)
  • 808-327-6280 (West Hawaii)
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Hawaii Executive Office on Aging
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 808-832-5115 (Oahu)
  • 808-243-5151 (Maui, Molokai, and Lanai)
  • 808-241-3432 (Kauai)
  • 808-933-8820 (East Hawaii)
  • 808-327-6280 (West Hawaii)
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Hawaii Long Term Care Ombudsman
808-586-0100

Idaho

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-877-471-2777
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Idaho Adult Protection
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-877-471-2777

Illinois

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-866-800-1409
  • TTY: 1-800-544-5304
  • Outside of Illinois: 217-524-6911 or 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
  • After Hours Hotline: 1-800-279-0400
  • E-mail: ilsenior@aging.state.il
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Illinois Protective Services for Seniors
Illinois Local Elder Abuse Provider AgencyDirectory
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-252-4343 (Toll free in Illinois)
  • TTY: 1-800-547-0466
  • Outside of Illinois: 217-785-0321
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Illinois Department on Aging

Indiana

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-992-6978 (Toll free in Indiana)
  • Outside of Indiana: 1-800-545-7763, Ext. 20135
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Indiana Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-992-6978 (Toll free in Indiana)
  • Outside of Indiana: 1-800-545-7763, Ext. 20135

Iowa

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-362-2178
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Iowa Department of Human Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-877-686-0027
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Iowa Long Term Care Ombudsman
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division

Kansas

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-922-5330 (Toll free in Kansas)
  • Outside of Kansas: 785-296-0044
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Kansas Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-842-0078
  • 1-877-662-8362 (Toll free in Kansas)
  • Outside of Kansas: 785-296-3017
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Kansas Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman

Kentucky

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-752-6200
  • Spouse Abuse Hotline: 1-800-544-2022
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Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Kentucky Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-752-6200
  • Long Term Care Ombudsman: 1-800-372-2991
  • TTY (for hearing impaired): 1-800-627-4702
  • Attorney General’s Patient Abuse Tip Line: 1-877-ABUSE TIP (1-877-228-7384)
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Office of the Attorney General Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Control Division
Kentucky Office of Inspector General

Louisiana

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-259-4990 (Toll free in Louisiana)
  • Outside of Louisiana: 225-342-9722
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Louisiana Elderly Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-259-4990 (Toll free in Louisiana)
  • Outside of Louisiana: 225-342-9722

Maine

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-624-8404 (Toll free in Maine)
  • Outside of Maine: 207-532-5047 or 207-287-6083 (After Hours)
  • TTY: 1-800-624-8404
  • TTY After Hours (In-State) 1-800-963-9490
  • TTY After Hours (Out-of-State) 207-287-3492
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Maine Bureau of Elder and Adult Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-383-2441 (Toll free in Maine)
  • Local/Out-of-State TTY: 207-287-9312
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Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Maryland

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-917-7383 (Toll free in Maryland)
  • Outside of Maryland: 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
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Maryland Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-917-7383 (Toll free in Maryland)
  • 1-800-AGE-DIAL, Ext. 1091 (Toll free in Maryland)
  • Outside of Maryland: 410-767-1091
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Maryland Long Term Care Ombudsman/Elder Abuse Prevention

Massachusetts

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-922-2275 (Toll free in Massachusetts - Voice/TTY)
  • Outside of Massachusetts: 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636)
  • TDD/TTY: 1-800-872-0166
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Massachusetts Elder Protection Services and Programs
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-462-5540
  • 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636)
  • Massachusetts Attorney General’s Elder Hotline: 1-888-AG-ELDER
    (1-888-243-5337)
  • TTY: 617-727-0434

Michigan

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-996-6228
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Michigan Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-882-6006
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Michigan Bureau of Health Systems

Minnesota

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-333-2433
  • TDD/TYY: 1-800-627-3529
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Minnesota Aging Protective Services Unit
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-333-2433
  • TDD/TYY: 1-800-627-3529
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Mississippi Adult Protective Services

Mississippi

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
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Mississippi Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-227-7308
  • 1-800-222-8000 (Toll free in Mississippi)
  • Outside of Mississippi: (601) 359-4991
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Arizona Adult Protective Services

Missouri

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-392-0210
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Missouri Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-392-0210

Montana

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-551-3191 (Toll free in Montana)
  • Outside of Montana: 406-444-4077
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Montana Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-551-3191 (Toll free in Montana)
  • Outside of Montana: 406-444-4077
More Information
Montana Senior & Long Term Care Division Ombudsman

Nebraska

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-652-1999 (Toll free in Nebraska)
  • Outside of Nebraska: 402-595-1324
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Nebraska Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-652-1999 (Toll free in Nebraska)
  • Outside of Nebraska: 402-595-1324

Nevada

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-992-5757 (Toll free in Nevada)
  • Outside of Nevada:
    • Carson City area: 775-687-4210
    • Reno area: 775-688-2964
    • Elko area: 775-738-1966
    • Las Vegas area: 702-486-3545
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Nevada Elder Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-992-5757 (Toll free in Nevada)
  • Outside of Nevada:
    • Carson City area: 775-687-4210
    • Reno area: 775-688-2964
    • Elko area: 775-738-1966
    • Las Vegas area: 702-486-3545

New Hampshire

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-351-1888 or
  • 603-271-4680
  • After Hours: 911 or local police after hours, weekends, or holidays
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New Hampshire Adult Protection Program
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-442-5640 or
  • 603-271-4375
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New Hampshire Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman

New Jersey

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-792-8820 (Toll free in New Jersey)
  • Outside of New Jersey: 609-943-3473
  • E-mail: acs@doh.state.nj.us
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New Jersey Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-792-8820 (Toll free in New Jersey)
  • Outside of New Jersey: 609-943-3473
  • E-mail: acs@doh.state.nj.us

New Mexico

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-866-654-3219
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Adult Protective Services Division
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-432-2080
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Bureau

New York

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-342-3009 (Toll free in New York) - Press Option 6
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Arizona Adult Protective Services
NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS
ADULT CARE HOME COMPLAINTS
  • 866-893-6772
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New York State Department of Health
Nursing Homes
Adult Care Facilities

North Carolina

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-662-7030
More Information
North Carolina Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-662-7030

North Dakota

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-451-8693
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North Dakota Vulnerable Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-451-8693

Ohio

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 866-635-3748 (Toll free in Ohio)
  • Outside of Ohio: 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
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Ohio Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community

Ohio

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 866-635-3748 (Toll free in Ohio)
  • Outside of Ohio: 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
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Ohio Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
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Ohio Department of Health

Oklahoma

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-522-3511
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Oklahoma Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-522-3511

Oregon

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-232-3020
  • TTY/Voice: 503-945-5811
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Oregon Adult Protective Services
  • 1-800-522-2602 or
  • 503-378-6533
AGING/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
  • 1-800-866-406-4287 or
  • 503-945-9495
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Oregon Long Term Care Ombudsman
Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Investigations

Pennsylvania

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-490-8505
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-254-5164
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Pennsylvania Department of Health

Puerto Rico

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • (787) 721-5710 Puerto Rico Governor’s Office for Elderly Affairs
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Arizona Adult Protective Services

Rhode Island

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 401-462-0550
  • Fax: 401-462-0545
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Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs Protective Services Unit
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 401-785-3340
  • Fax: 401-785-3391

South Carolina

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 803-898-7318
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South Carolina Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 800-868-9095
  • 803-734-9900
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Arizona Adult Protective Services

South Dakota

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 605-773-3656
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South Dakota Adult Protective Services
Online Referral/Request
South Dakota local adult protection offices
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 605-773-3656

Tennessee

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-888-APS-TENN or 1-888-277-8366
  • Knoxville: (865) 594-5685
  • Chattanooga: (423) 634-6624
  • Nashville: (615) 532-3492
  • Memphis: (901) 320-7220
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Tennessee Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-888-APS-TENN or 1-888-277-8366

Texas

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-252-5400
More Information
Texas Adult Protective ServicesOnline Abuse/Neglect/ Exploitation Reporting Form
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-458-9858

Utah

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-371-7897 (Toll free in Utah)
  • Outside of Utah: 801-264-7669
  • E-mail: nmendenh@utah.gov
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Utah Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-371-7897 (Toll free in Utah)
  • Outside of Utah: 801-264-7669
  • E-mail: nmendenh@utah.gov

Vermont

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-564-1612
  • 802-241-2345
  • Fax: 802-241-2358
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Vermont Adult Protective Services
APS Online Report Form
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-564-1612
  • 802-241-2345
  • Fax:802-241-2358
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APS Online Report Form
Vermont Department of Aging & Independent Living

Virginia

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-888-83-ADULT or 1-888-832-3858
  • Richmond Area: 804-371-0896
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Virginia Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-888-83-ADULT or 1-888-832-3858
  • Richmond Area: 804-371-0896

Washington

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-866-EndHarm or 1-866-363-4276
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Washington Aging and Disability Services Administration
Adult Protective Services (APS) Regional Reporting Numbers
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-562-6078
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Arizona Adult Protective Services

West Virginia

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-352-6513
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West Virginia Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-352-6513

Wisconsin

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Domestic/Community
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Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services
Wisconsin County Elder Abuse Agencies & Help Lines
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-815-0015 (Toll free in Wisconsin)
  • Outside of Wisconsin: 608-246-7013
More Information
Wisconsin Long Term Care Ombudsman

Wyoming

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Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-457-3659 (Toll free, business hours in Wyoming; or local law enforcement)
  • Outside of Wyoming: 307-777-3602 (State Consultant for Adult Protective Services
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Wyoming Adult Protective Services
Wyoming County Family/Adult Protective Services Agencies
Report Elder Abuse
Domestic/Community
  • 1-800-457-3659 (Toll free, business hours in Wyoming; or local law enforcement)
  • Office of Health Licensing and Survey: 307-777-7123
  • Long Term Care Ombudsman: 307-322-5553
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Wyoming Long Term Care Ombudsman