Elder Abuse State by State Hotlines
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-458-7214
More Information: Alabama Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-458-7214
More Information: Alabama Department of Senior Services
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-478-9996 (Toll free in Alaska)
Outside of Alaska: 907-269-3666
More Information: Alaska Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-730-6393 (Toll free in Alaska)
Outside of Alaska: 907-334-4483
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
602-674-4200
TDD: 1-877-815-8390
More Information: Arizona Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-SOS-ADULT or 1-877-767-2385
602-674-4200
TDD: 1-877-815-8390
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-332-4443 (Toll free in Arkansas)
Outside of Arkansas: 1-800-482-8049
More Information: Arkansas Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-582-4887
In Pulaski County: 501-682-8425
Fax: 501-682-1967, Attention Complaint Unit
More Information: Arkansas Office of Long Term Care,
Complaints Unit: Arkansas Long Term Care Ombudsman
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Click on this link for County Elder Abuse Services
Outside of California: Call County Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-231-4024
More Information: California Long Term Care Ombudsman
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-773-1366
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-773-1366 or 1-800-886-7689, Ext. 2800
More Information: Colorado Department of Public Health Nursing Home Complaints Program
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-888-385-4225 or 1-860-424-5241
After Hours/Emergency: 2-1-1 (In-State only)
More Information: Connecticut Protective Services for the Elderly
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-860-424-5241
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-223-9074
More Information: Delaware Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-223-9074
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 202-541-3950
More Information: DC Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 202-434-2140
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-96-ABUSE or 1-800-962-2873
TDD/TTY: 1-800-453-5145
More Information: Florida Adult Protective Services, Florida Mandatory Reporter Fax Transmittal Form
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-96ABUSE or 1-800-962-2873
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-888-774-0152 or 404-657-5250 (Metro-Atlanta)
More Information: Georgia Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-878-6442 or 404-657-5728 (Metro-Atlanta)
More Information: Georgia Office of Regulatory Services
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 671-475-0268
After Hours: 671-646-4455 (evenings, weekends, holidays)
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 671-475-0268
After Hours: 671-646-4455 (evenings, weekends, holidays)
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 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)
More Information: Hawaii Executive Office on Aging
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 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)
More Information: Hawaii Long Term Care Ombudsman: 808-586-0100
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-877-471-2777
More Information: Idaho Adult Protection
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-877-471-2777
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-252-8966 (Toll free in Illinois - Voice & TTY)
Outside of Illinois: 217-524-6911 or 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
After Hours Hotline: 1-866-800-1409
More Information: Illinois Protective Services for Seniors
Illinois Local Elder Abuse Provider AgencyDirectory
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-252-4343 (Toll free in Illinois)
TTY: 1-800-547-0466
Outside of Illinois: 217-785-0321
More Information: Illinois Department on Aging
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-992-6978 (Toll free in Indiana)
Outside of Indiana: 1-800-545-7763, Ext. 20135
More Information: Indiana Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-992-6978 (Toll free in Indiana)
Outside of Indiana: 1-800-545-7763, Ext. 20135
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-362-2178
More Information: Iowa Department of Human Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-877-686-0027
More Information: Iowa Long Term Care Ombudsman
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Health Facilities Division
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Call: 1-800-922-5330 (Toll free in Kansas)
Outside of Kansas: 785-296-0044
More Information: Kansas Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 1-800-842-0078
1-877-662-8362 (Toll free in Kansas)
Outside of Kansas: 785-296-3017
More Information: Kansas Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-752-6200
Spouse Abuse Hotline: 1-800-544-2022
More Information: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Kentucky Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
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)
More Information: Office of the Attorney General Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Control Division
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-259-4990 (Toll free in Louisiana)
Outside of Louisiana: 225-342-9722
Adults with Disabilities: (Ages 18-59): 1-800-898-4910
More Information: Louisiana Elderly Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-259-4990 (Toll free in Louisiana)
Outside of Louisiana: 225-342-9722
Adults With Disabilities: (Ages 18-59): 1-800-898-4910
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
More Information: Maine Bureau of Elder and Adult Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-383-2441 (Toll free in Maine)
Local/Out-of-State TTY: 207-287-9312
More Information: Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-917-7383 (Toll free in Maryland)
Outside of Maryland: 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
More Information: Maryland Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-917-7383 (Toll free in Maryland)
1-800-AGE-DIAL, Ext. 1091 (Toll free in Maryland)
Outside of Maryland: 410-767-1091
More Information: Maryland Long Term Care Ombudsman/Elder Abuse Prevention
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
More Information: Massachusetts Elder Protection Services and Programs
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
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
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-996-6228
More Information: Michigan Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-882-6006
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-333-2433
TDD/TYY: 1-800-627-3529
More Information: Minnesota Aging Protective Services Unit
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-333-2433
TDD/TYY: 1-800-627-3529
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-222-8000 (Toll free in Mississippi)
Outside of Mississippi: (601) 359-4991
More Information: Mississippi Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-227-7308
1-800-222-8000 (Toll free in Mississippi)
Outside of Mississippi: (601) 359-4991
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-392-0210
More Information: Missouri Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-392-0210
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-551-3191 (Toll free in Montana)
Outside of Montana: 406-444-4077
More Information: Montana Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-551-3191 (Toll free in Montana)
Outside of Montana: 406-444-4077
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-652-1999 (Toll free in Nebraska)
Outside of Nebraska: 402-595-1324
More Information: Nebraska Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-652-1999 (Toll free in Nebraska)
Outside of Nebraska: 402-595-1324
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
More Information: Nevada Elder Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
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
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-351-1888 or
603-271-4680
After Hours: 911 or local police after hours, weekends, or holidays
More Information: New Hampshire Adult Protection Program
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-442-5640 or
603-271-4375
More Information: New Hampshire Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-792-8820 (Toll free in New Jersey)
Outside of New Jersey:
609-341-5567
More Information: New Jersey Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-792-8820 (Toll free in New Jersey)
Outside of New Jersey:
609-341-5567
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-797-3260 or
505-841-6100 (In Albuquerque)
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-797-3260 or
505-841-6100 (In Albuquerque)
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-342-3009 (Toll free in New York) - Press Option 6
More Information: New York Protective Services for Adults
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS
1-888-201-4563
ADULT CARE HOME COMPLAINTS
866-893-6772
More Information: New York State Department of Health
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-662-7030
More Information: North Carolina Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-662-7030
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-855-462-5465
More Information: North Dakota Vulnerable Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-462-5465
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
866-635-3748 (Toll free in Ohio)
Outside of Ohio: 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
More Information: Ohio Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-342-0533
TDD: 614-752-6490
Fax: 614-728-9169
More Information: Ohio Department of Health
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-522-3511
More Information: Oklahoma Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-522-3511
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-232-3020
TTY/Voice: 503-945-5811
More Information: Oregon Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-522-2602 or
503-378-6533
AGING/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
1-800-866-406-4287 or 503-945-9495
More Information: Oregon Long Term Care Ombudsman
Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Investigations
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-490-8505
More Information: Pennsylvania Protective Services for Adults
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-254-5164
More Information: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
787-725-9788 or 787-721-8225
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
401-462-0550
Fax: 401-462-0545
More Information: Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs Protective Services Unit
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
401-785-3340
Fax: 401-785-3391
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
803-898-7318
More Information: South Carolina Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
803-898-2850
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
605-773-3656
More Information: South Dakota Adult Protective Services
South Dakota Ombudsman Program
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Call: 605-773-3656
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
More Information: Tennessee Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-888-APS-TENN or 1-888-277-8366
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-252-5400 (Toll free in Texas)
Outside of Texas: 512-834-3784
More Information: Texas Adult Protective Services
Online Abuse/Neglect/ Exploitation Reporting Form
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-458-9858 (Toll free in Texas)
Outside of Texas: 512-834-3784
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-371-7897
More Information: Utah Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-371-7897
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-564-1612
802-241-2345
Fax: 802-241-2358
More Information: Vermont Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-564-1612
802-241-2345
Fax:802-241-2358
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-888-83-ADULT or 1-888-832-3858
Richmond Area: 804-371-0896
More Information: Virginia Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-888-83-ADULT or 1-888-832-3858
Richmond Area: 804-371-0896
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-866-EndHarm or 1-866-363-4276
More Information: Washington Aging and Disability Services Administration
Adult Protective Services (APS) Regional Reporting Numbers
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-562-6078
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-352-6513
More Information: West Virginia Adult Protective Services
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-352-6513
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
608-266-2536
More Information: Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services
Wisconsin County Elder Abuse Agencies & Help Lines
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
1-800-815-0015 (Toll free in Wisconsin)
Outside of Wisconsin: 608-246-7013
More Information: Wisconsin Long Term Care Ombudsman
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community
1-800-457-3659 (Toll free in Wyoming)
Outside of Wyoming: 307-777-3602
Report Elder Abuse Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
More Information: Wyoming Long Term Care Ombudsman
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