Adult Protective Services (APS) | Shawnee Health Service
6355 Brandhorst Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Open to anyone 60 years of age or older and persons with disabilities (ages 18 to 59) living in a domestic (non-institutional) setting
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Main Phone
Call to make a report; After hours, call the statewide elder abuse hotline
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Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and persons with disabilities who live in a domestic (non-institutional) setting. Appointed by the Illinois Department on Aging to investigate allegations of physical and emotional abuse, financial exploitation, confinement/neglect, deprivation of food or medication, sexual abuse, and self-neglect.
This program offers 24-hour intakes by phone. A caseworker will make a home visit to investigate any allegations of abuse and assist the victim. Interventions will be offered to the victim and referrals made to the appropriate organizations. Interventions can include but are not limited to in-home services, legal, medical, relocation, and counseling.
07/02/2025
United Way of the Midlands
Shawnee Health Service
Provides comprehensive healthcare services.