Elder Abuse Prevention

To report abuse or suspected abuse call: 1-855-444-3911

Forms of elder abuse touch on almost every type of victimization possible. By definition it is any willful mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person such as:

• Physical injury to an older person that is not  accidental
• Sexual abuse or exploitation
• Domestic violence
• Neglect that leads to harm
• Abandonment
• Mental or emotional anguish inflicted by threat, humiliation, or other conduct
• Stealing or taking advantage of a older person’s finances, property or resources through deceptive means
  

If you are or someone you know is elderly or disabled and being mistreated, help is available. If you suspect an abusive situation please call the Department of Human Services Central Intake line at 1-888-444-3911. If it is an emergency please dial 9-1-1.