The purpose of the Adult Protective Services Program is to protect disabled adults (18 years and older) and elder persons (65 and older) from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Adult Protective Services can be provided to adults and the elderly who fit the following criteria:

• They are unable to protect their own interests
• They may be harmed or threatened with harm through action or inaction by another.
• They, through their own actions due to ignorance, incompetence or poor health, are physically or mentally injured.

Adult Protective Services may range from information and referrals to court ordered guardianship. Adult Protective Services are intended to:

• Prevent deterioration and crises.
• Protect rights and resources of adults unable by reason of physical or mental disability to protect themselves.
• Arrange a protected environment in which the risks of threatened harm or danger are reduced or removed.
• Enable adults to manage their own affairs.

To Make An Adult Protective Services Report Call

APS Central Intake Unit
1-888-774-0152 (Toll Free Number)
or
404-657-5250 (Local Atlanta Metro)

Calls that are Emergency Situations should be directed to contact...........911

Calls that are reports of abuse, neglect or explotation of disabled adults or elder persons who live in a nursing home or personal care home should be directed to:

Office of Regulatory Services Intake
404-657-5728 (Atlanta area)
1-800-878-6442 (Toll Free Number)
or
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
1-888-454-5826 (Toll Free Number)

(English) - We have a Spanish line for our Hispanic customers who may have questions regarding their benefits or any other concern. For assistance they can call 770-473-2324.

(Version en Español) - Tenemos una linea en espanol para nuestros clientes de habla hispana si tienen preguntas con respecto a sus casos o algun otro interes. Para assistencia pueden llamar al numero siete, siete, cero; cuatro siete tres; dos, tres, cuatro (770-473-2324).

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