Agency: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
Responds to reports of neglect or abuse of older adults and people with disabilities. Neglect may include neglect by another, and/or self-neglect. Abuse may include financial, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse by another. APS social workers are on call 24 hours a day to assist those suffering from neglect or abuse. If abuse is taking place in a licensed residential or long-term care facility, call the Long-Term Care Ombudsman.