Description
Each California County has an Adult Protective Services (APS) agency to help elder adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are disabled) when these adults are unable to meet their own needs or are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, or hospitals.
To report abuse, call the Abuse Hotline and, when prompted, enter a 5-digit ZIP code to be connected to the Adult Protective Services in the appropriate county, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.