St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
dhs.maryland.gov/local-offices/st-marys-county
Resource Details
Alternate Name St. Mary's County DSS, Adult Protective Services
Description ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Offers protective services to adults, 18 years of age or older, who lack the mental or physical capacity to sufficiently provide for themselves. Investigates the reports and arranges for services to remedy situations of elder-abuse. Legal mandates require adults in neglect cases to be seen within 5 days and in abuse cases within 24 hours. If no family member or individual is available to be the guardian, DSS will be appointed as guardian for persons under age 65. Area Agency on Aging will be guardian for persons aged 65 and older.

Additional Location:
LEXINGTON PARK OFFICE: 21775 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Saint Marys County
 
Hours Of Operation 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mon: 8:30AM 4PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4PM
Fri: 8:30AM 4PM
Program
Eligibility Ages 18 and older. See notes.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call for information.
Documents Required Call for information.
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St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Project Home
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Services to Families with Children
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Respite Care
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Employment Services


Contact Information
Phone After Hours 301-475-8016
Fax Number 240-895-7099
Main 240-895-7000
Child Protective Services 240-895-7016
Main Email Address kristi.larson@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Kristi Larson
Main Contact Title Program Specialist
Main Contact Phone 240-895-7098
Main Contact Email Address kristi.larson@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Alexis Zoss
Director or Senior Administrator Title Director of Social Services, St. Mary's County
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 240-895-7000
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address alexis.zoss@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 23110 Leonard Hall Drive