The Service Tree lists all services in "branched" groups, starting with the very general and moving to the very specific. Click on the name of any group name to see the sub-groups available within it. Click on a service code to see its details and the providers who offer that service.
Adult Protective Services
Taxonomy Code: PH-6500.0500
Social services programs that provide assistance for older adults, people with disabilities and other vulnerable individuals who are unable to act on their own behalf or manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, self-neglect or abandonment. Included are APS programs that investigate cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation working closely with a wide variety of professionals including physicians, nurses, firefighters and law enforcement officers following receipt of a report from friends, neighbors or others concerned for their safety; and public and private guardianship/conservatorship programs that make provisions for people who have been judged to be incompetent by the court by assuming responsibility for the care and custody of the individuals and/or for the management of their estates.
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Elder Abuse Hotlines (RP-1500.1400-210)
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Elder Abuse Volunteer Opportunities (PX-2300.0200-250)
Elder Abuse Support Groups (PN-8100.0200-200)
Preservation of Assets Assistance (LH-4000.6500)
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders (FT-6940.1950)
Representative Payee Services (DM-7000)
Elder Abuse Shelters (BH-1800.1500-140)
