Resource Number: 4661905
Alternate name: APS

Description
Adult Protective Services provides a support system to elderly and dependent adults who may be subject to neglect, physical abuse or exploitation, or who are unable to protect their own best interests. 

Conducts timely and thorough investigations to determine the validity of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Investigates reports made on individuals who live outside of licensed homes or facilities. Offers comprehensive assessments and identification of root causes to achieve a thorough understanding of overall situations. Creates comprehensive service plans which may include referrals to other community agencies and provides preventive and supportive services in an effort to prevent abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation against elderly persons and adults with disabilities.

The best way to report suspected elder or dependent abuse, is to call Adult Protective Services at 530-265-1639.

Program Phones: 888-339-7248 Toll free 530-265-1217 Hotline APS 24 hr. Emergency Response 530-265-1639 Business Line 530-470-2625 Fax

Senior Administrator Kelly Carpenter Program Manager/Public Guardian 530-265-1667 kelly.carpenter@nevadacountyca.gov

Website: www.nevadacountyca.gov/1451/Adult-Protective-Services Email: adult.services@nevadacountyca.gov

Categorized as:

Elder Law Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Mental Health Crisis Lines Disability Rights Groups Senior Advocacy Groups Skip Navigation Links.