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 Locator, 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).
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Report Abuse in Nursing Home or
Long Term Care Facility |
Alabama
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Alabama Adult Protective Services |
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Alabama Department of Senior Services |
Alaska
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- 1-800-478-9996 (Toll free in Alaska)
- Outside of Alaska: 907-269-3666
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Alaska Adult Protective Services | - 1-800-730-6393 (Toll free in Alaska)
- Outside of Alaska: 907-334-4483
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Arizona
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- 1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
- 602-674-4200
- TDD: 1-877-815-8390
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Arizona Adult Protective Services | - 1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
- 602-674-4200
- TDD: 1-877-815-8390
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Arkansas
top | - 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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California
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California Adult Protective Services |
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California Long Term Care Ombudsman |
Colorado
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Colorado Department of Public Health Nursing Home Complaints Program |
Connecticut
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Connecticut Protective Services for the Elderly | |
Delaware
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Delaware Adult Protective Services | |
District of Columbia
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DC Adult Protective Services | |
Florida
top | - 1-800-96-ABUSE or 1-800-962-2873
- TDD/TTY: 1-800-453-5145
- Fax: 1-800-914-0004
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| - 1-800-96ABUSE or 1-800-962-2873
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Georgia
top | - 1-888-774-0152
- 404-657-5250 (Metro-Atlanta)
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Georgia Adult Protective Services | - 1-800-878-6442
- 404-657-5728 (Metro-Atlanta)
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Georgia Office of Regulatory Services |
Guam
top | - 671-475-0268
- After Hours: 671-646-4455
(evenings, weekends, holidays)
| - 671-475-0268
- After Hours: 671-646-4455
(evenings, weekends, holidays)
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Hawaii
top | - 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 | - 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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Idaho Adult Protection | |
Illinois
top | - 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
More Information | - 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
top | - 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 | - 1-800-992-6978 (Toll free in Indiana)
- Outside of Indiana: 1-800-545-7763, Ext. 20135
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Iowa
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Iowa Department of Human Services |
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Kansas
top | - 1-800-922-5330 (Toll free in Kansas)
- Outside of Kansas: 785-296-0044
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Kansas Adult Protective Services | - 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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- Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-752-6200
- Spouse Abuse Hotline: 1-800-544-2022
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| - 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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Louisiana
top | - 1-800-259-4990 (Toll free in Louisiana)
- Outside of Louisiana: 225-342-9722
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Louisiana Elderly Protective Services | - 1-800-259-4990 (Toll free in Louisiana)
- Outside of Louisiana: 225-342-9722
Adults With Disabilities (Ages 18-59) |
Maine
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- 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 | - 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
top | - 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 | - 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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- 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 | - 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
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Michigan
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Michigan Bureau of Health Systems |
Minnesota
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- 1-800-333-2433
- TDD/TYY: 1-800-627-3529
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Minnesota Aging Protective Services Unit | - 1-800-333-2433
 - TDD/TYY: 1-800-627-3529
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Mississippi
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Mississippi Adult Protective Services | - 1-800-227-7308
- 1-800-222-8000 (Toll free in Mississippi)
- Outside of Mississippi: (601) 359-4991
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Missouri
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Montana
top | - 1-800-551-3191 (Toll free in Montana)
- Outside of Montana: 406-444-4077
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Montana Adult Protective Services | - 1-800-551-3191 (Toll free in Montana)
- Outside of Montana: 406-444-4077
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Montana Senior & Long Term Care Division Ombudsman |
Nebraska
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- 1-800-652-1999 (Toll free in Nebraska)
- Outside of Nebraska: 402-595-1324
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Nebraska Adult Protective Services | - 1-800-652-1999 (Toll free in Nebraska)
- Outside of Nebraska: 402-595-1324
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Nevada
top | - 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 | - 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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New Hampshire
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- 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 | - 1-800-442-5640 or
- 603-271-4375
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New Hampshire Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman |
New Jersey
top | - 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 | - 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 Mexico
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Adult Protective Services Division |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Bureau |
New York
top | - 1-800-342-3009 (Toll free in New York) - Press Option 6
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New York State Department of Health
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North Carolina
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North Carolina Adult Protective Services | |
North Dakota
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North Dakota Vulnerable Adult Protective Services | |
Ohio
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- 866-635-3748 (Toll free in Ohio)
- Outside of Ohio: 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
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Ohio Department of Health |
Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Adult Protective Services | |
Oregon
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- 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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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Department of Health |
Puerto Rico
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- (787) 721-5710 Puerto Rico Governor's Office for Elderly Affairs
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Rhode Island
top | - 401-462-0550
- Fax: 401-462-0545
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Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs Protective Services Unit | - 401-785-3340
- Fax: 401-785-3391
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South Carolina
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Lt. Governor's Office on Aging |
South Dakota
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Tennessee
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- 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 | - 1-888-APS-TENN or 1-888-277-8366
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Texas
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Utah
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- 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 | - 1-800-371-7897 (Toll free in Utah)
- Outside of Utah: 801-264-7669
- E-mail: nmendenh@utah.gov
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Vermont
top | - 1-800-564-1612
- 802-241-2345
- Fax: 802-241-2358
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| - 1-800-564-1612
- 802-241-2345
- Fax:802-241-2358
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Virginia
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- 1-888-83-ADULT or 1-888-832-3858
- Richmond Area: 804-371-0896
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Virginia Adult Protective Services | - 1-888-83-ADULT or 1-888-832-3858
- Richmond Area: 804-371-0896
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Washington
top | - 1-866-EndHarm or 1-866-363-4276
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West Virginia
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West Virginia Adult Protective Services | |
Wisconsin
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| - 1-800-815-0015 (Toll free in Wisconsin)
- Outside of Wisconsin: 608-246-7013
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Wisconsin Long Term Care Ombudsman |
Wyoming
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- 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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| - 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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