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State Directory of Resources

The state directory of resources found below provides reporting numbers, government agencies, state laws, state-specific data and statistics, and other resources related to senior abuse. Click on the plus signs to display information for each state.

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Alabama

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Alabama:

  • 800-458-7214 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities)
  • 800-356-9596 (for suspected abuse in nursing home settings)

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Individuals wishing to report suspected elder mistreatment may telephone the state help line listed above, or visit the County Office Contact Lookup to contact specific county offices directly.

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Alaska

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Alaska:

  • 800-478-9996 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, in-state line)
  • 907-269-3666 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, out-of-state line)
  • 800-730-6393 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, in-state line)
  • 907-334-4480 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, out-of-state line)
  • To report suspected elder fraud or financial exploitation, visit the Office of Elder Fraud & Assistance to file an online report, or call 907-334-5989.

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Arizona

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Arizona:

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Arkansas

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Arkansas:

  • 800-482-8049 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
  • 501-682-8425 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, Pulaski County)
  • 800-582-4887 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, outside of Pulaski County)
  • 800-332-4443 (Arkansas domestic violence/battered women hotline)

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California

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in California:

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Colorado

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Colorado:

  • Suspected mistreatment or self-neglect of an at-risk adult living in the home should be reported to the county APS office; visit the County Department of Social (Human) Services online directory to obtain local numbers.
  • Suspected mistreatment occurring in licensed nursing home or assisted living residence should be reported to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. To find the contact information for the Ombudsman assigned to a specific institution, call the regional Area Agency on Aging.

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Connecticut

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Connecticut:

  • 888-385-4225 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, in-state line)
  • 800-203-1234 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, out-of-state line)
  • 211 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, in-state, after hours)
  • 866-388-1888 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, in-state line)
  • 860-424-5200 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, out-of-state line)

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Delaware

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

  • 800-223-9074 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities)

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District of Columbia (DC)

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in the District of Columbia:

  • 202-541-3950 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
  • 202-724-TIPS (8477) and 800-521-1639 (Office of the Inspector General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, for allegations of patient abuse or neglect in any nursing home or group home that receives Medicaid funds)

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Florida

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Florida:

  • 800-962-2873 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home or in a facility)
  • 800-453-5145 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, TDD/TTY access)

Other Helplines

  • Elder Helpline: 800-963-5337
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 888-831-0404
  • Statewide Senior Legal Helpline: 888-895-7873
Georgia

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Georgia:

  • 866-552-4464 (Central Access and Long Term Care Ombudsman)
  • 888-774-0152 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
  • 404-657-5250 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, Metro-Atlanta area)
  • 800-878-6442 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities)
  • 404-657-5728 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, Metro-Atlanta area)
  • Submit a complaint about a licensed facility

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Hawaii

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Hawaii:

  • 808-832-5115 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, Oahu)
  • 808-243-5151 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, Maui, Molokai, and Lanai)
  • 808-241- 3337 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, Kauai)
  • 808-933-8820 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, Hilo, Hamakua, and Puna)
  • 808-327-6280 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, Kau, Kona, Kohala, and Kamuela)
  • 808-586-7268 (To reach the Long Term Care Ombusdman)

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Idaho

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Idaho:

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Illinois

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Illinois:

  • 866-800-1409 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
  • 888-206-1327 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, TTY access)
  • 800-252-8966 (To reach the Senior Helpline to report suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, in-state line)
  • 888-206-1327 (To reach the Senior Helpline to report suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, TTY access)

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Indiana

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Indiana:

  • 800-992-6978 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities)

Additional Information

  • Individuals may telephone the state helpline listed above, or visit the Map of Services by County to obtain specific county telephone numbers to directly report suspected elder mistreatment occurring the home.
  • Visit Indiana Ombudsman to find specific area contact telephone numbers (see the bottom of the page)

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Iowa

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Iowa:

  • 800-362-2178 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
  • 877-686-0027 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities)
  • 800-532-3213 (for the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman)

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Kansas

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Kansas:

  • 800-922-5330 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, in-state line)
  • 785-296-0044 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, out-of-state line)
  • 877-662-8362 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, in-state line)
  • 785-296-3017 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, out-of-state line)

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Kentucky

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Kentucky:

  • 800-752-6200 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home or in long term care facilities)
  • 800-372-2973 (To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program calling within Kentucky)
  • 800-372-2991 (To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program calling from out-of-state)
  • 800-627-4702 (For TTY access to the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program)
  • 800-200-3633 (To reach the Legal Helpline for Older Kentuckians)

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Maine

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Maine:

  • 800-624-8404
  • 800-624-8404 TTY (during business hours)
  • 800-963-9490 TTY In-State (after hours)
  • 207-287-3492 TTY Out-of-State (after hours)
  • 800-383-2441 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities)

To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman, telephone 207-621-1079 or TTY 800-499-0229.

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Maryland

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Maryland:

  • 800-917-7383 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
  • 877-402-8219 or 410-402-8201 (to report suspected abuse in a nursing home, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Quality)

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Michigan

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Michigan:

  • 855-444-3911
  • To reach the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman, call 866-485-9393

Additional Information

Individuals wishing to report suspected elder mistreatment may telephone the helpline listed above, or visit the Map of DHS County Offices to contact specific county offices directly regarding suspected elder mistreatment in the home.

Find state elder abuse statistics and/or other publications on Michgan.gov (PDF).

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Minnesota

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Minnesota:

  • 844-880-1574 (If you know or suspect that a vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, contact the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.)
  • 800-333-2433 (connects to the Senior Linkage Line, an information and referral line, which will direct callers to appropriate local service.)
  • 800-627-3529 (TDD/TYY access)

To reach the Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, call 800-657-3591 (TDD/TTY, please call 711) or 651-431-2555.

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Mississippi

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Mississippi:

  • 800-222-8000 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities, in-state line)
  • 800-227-7308 and 800-852-8341 (for suspected mistreatment in care facilities)
  • 601-359-4991 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities, out-of-state line)

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Missouri

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Missouri:

  • 800-392-0210 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities)
  • 800-309-3282 (To reach the Missouri State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, out-of-state number)
  • 573-526-0727 (To reach the Missouri State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, in-state number)

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Montana

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Montana:

  • 800-551-3191 (for suspected elder mistreatment, in-state line)
  • 406-444-4077 (for suspected elder mistreatment, out-of-state line)

To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman (calling from within Montana), dial 800-332-2272. If calling from outside of Montana, telephone the Montana Senior and Long Term Care Division at 406-444-4077, or access a directory for regional contacts.

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Nebraska

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected vulnerable abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Nebraska:

  • Call the 24-hour toll-free hotline at 800-652-1999 OR call your local law enforcement.
  • To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program call toll-free 800-942-7830 or locally 402-471-2307.

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Nevada

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

Report Elder Abuse or Neglect

To report suspected elder abandonment, abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, and/or facility complaints to the Elder Rights Intake unit, please utilize these phone numbers:

  • State Wide / All Other Areas: 888-729-0571
  • Las Vegas / Clark County 702-486-6930

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New Hampshire

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in New Hampshire:

  • 800-949-0470 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, in-state line)
  • 603-271-7014 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, out-of-state line)
  • 800-442-5640 (to reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, in-state line)
  • 603-271-4375 (to reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, out-of-state line)

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New Jersey

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in New Jersey:

  • Individuals wishing to report suspected elder mistreatment occurring in the home should visit New Jersey Adult Protective Service Providers to contact specific county offices directly
  • 877-582-6995 or 609-826-5090 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, in-state line)

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New Mexico

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in New Mexico:

  • 866-654-3219 or 505-476-4912 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home, or for suspected mistreatment occurring in a long-term care facility by a perpetrator NOT employed or under the supervision of the facility)
  • 800-752-8649 (For suspected mistreatment occurring in a long-term care facility perpetrated by a facility employee, vendor under the supervision of the facility, etc.)

To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman:

  • 800-432-2080 toll-free; 505-476-4846 Santa Fe; 505-476-4937 TTY (Aging & Disability Resource Center Monday-Friday 7:45am-5pm)
  • Albuquerque, 255-0971 or toll-free 866-842-9230
  • Las Cruces, 647-2095 or toll-free 800-762-8690
  • Santa Fe, 476-4761 or toll-free 866-451-2901

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New York

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in New York:

  • 1-844-697-3505, select option #6 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
  • 888-201-4563 (for suspected elder mistreatment in nursing home facilities)
  • 866-893-6772 (for complaints concerning assisted living facilities)
  • 800-628-5972 (for complaints concerning home care and hospice complaints)

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North Dakota

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources Save

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in North Dakota:

  • 800-462-5465 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities, or to reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program)

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Individuals wishing to report suspected elder mistreatment may telephone the state help line listed above, or visit North Dakota Regional Human Service Centers to contact specific county offices directly.

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Ohio

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To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Ohio:

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Oklahoma

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Oklahoma:

  • 800-522-3511

To reach the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, telephone 405-521-6734 or visit the Ombudsman Supervisors Directory.

According to the web site:

“This unit acts as advocates for persons age 60 and older residing in long-term care facilities. The staff works to resolve problems of individual residents and to bring about changes at the local, state and national levels to improve care and quality of life.”

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Oregon

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation occurring in the home or in long term care facilities in Oregon:

  • 855-503-SAFE (7233)

Those wishing to report suspected elder mistreatment may also contact the local DHS or Area Agency on Aging office directly. To obtain county specific contact information, consult the Local Offices Directory.

To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman

  • 800-522-2602 (in-state line)
  • 503-378-6533 (out-of-state line)

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Pennsylvania

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Pennsylvania:

  • 800-490-8505

Additional Information Regarding Suspected Nursing Home Abuse:

If the abuse involves serious injury, sexual abuse or suspicious death, reporters must also call police and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging at 717-265-7887.

In addition, the reporter may also call the Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Home Complaint Line at 800-254-5164.

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Rhode Island

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Rhode Island, call:

  • 401-462-0555 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
  • 401-785-3340 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long term care facilities)

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South Carolina

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in South Carolina:

  • 888-Care4Us (888-227-3487) to report abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult in a community setting
  • 800-868-9095 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, outside Richland County)
  • 803-734-9900 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, inside Richland County)

To report suspected elder abuse in private homes or foster homes, use the number listed above or find specific county office telephone numbers.

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South Dakota

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in South Dakota:

  • 866-854-5465 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home or in long-term care facilities, in-state line)
  • 605-773-3656 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home or in long-term care facilities, out-of-state line)

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Tennessee

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Tennessee:

  • 888-APS-TENN (1-888-277-8366) to report suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation of adults who are unable to protect themselves due to a physical or mental limitation. Make a report online HERE Contact 911 if the situation is a life-threatening emergency.

To reach regional Long Term Care Ombudsman offices, access the District Ombudsman. To contact the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman:

  • Tel: 615-837-5112
  • Toll Free: 877-236-0013
  • TDD: 615-532-3893

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Vermont

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Vermont:

  • 800-564-1612 ( in-state line for suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities)
  • 802-241-3918 (out-of-state line for suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities)

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Washington

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in the home in Washington:

To report suspected mistreatment in long-term care facilities, contact 800-562-6078.

The statewide referral line which connects reporters to appropriate investigation agency is 866-363-4276.

Additional Information

Find state elder abuse statistics and/or other publications at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.

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West Virginia

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in West Virginia:

To reach the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, call 800-834-0598, or visit the West Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Directory.

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Wisconsin

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Wisconsin:

  • For suspected elder mistreatment in the home, consult the Wisconsin County Elder Adults-at-Risk Help Lines Directory or call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116.
  • 800-642-6552 (to report a caregiver, agency, or Division of Quality Assurance regulated facility has violated state or federal laws)
  • For more information on filing complaints regarding care provided in assisted living, home care, etc., or to file a complaint online, visit the Division of Quality Assurance.
  • 800-815-0015 (Wisconsin Ombudsman Program provides advocacy for consumers of long term care programs within the state)

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Wyoming

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Wyoming:

  • 800-457-3659 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home or in facilities, in-state callers, 8 am-5 pm)
  • 307-777-3602 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home or in facilities, out-of-state callers)
  • 307-777-7123 (healthcare facility licensing)

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Individuals wishing to report suspected elder mistreatment may telephone the state help lines listed above, or consult the Department of Family Services District Map to obtain specific contact information for reaching community elder abuse teams.

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