Help for Elders and Families

If you suspect someone you care about is being abused or neglected, you can help. You do not need absolute proof to report suspected abuse. You do not have to give your name. All calls are handled confidentially.

Who to Call

To report suspected abuse, you must call the state where the elder lives. Click here for a list of State Toll-free Reporting Lines.

If a vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1 or call the police immediately.

In some states, the toll-free number for reporting suspected abuse can only be dialed within state. If the toll-free number is "in-state only," and you are a long distance caregiver, please call the Eldercare Locator at 1 (800) 677-1116. A specially trained operator will direct you to help. To learn more about the Eldercare Locator, click here.

The Directory of Crime Victim Services

The Directory of Crime Victim Services http://ovc.ncjrs.org/findvictimservices/ is a Web-enabled, online resource sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The directory is designed to help service providers and individuals locate victim services in the United States and other countries. Search by location, type of victimization, service needed, or agency type.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Staff provide callers with crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, and referrals to local programs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Telephone assistance is available in many languages, including Spanish.