Adult Protective Services | State of Missouri: Department of Health and Senior Services
The Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline responds to reports of alleged abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of persons 60 years of age or older and other eligible adults between age 18 and 59 with disabilities. The program provides investigation, intervention and follow-up services to victims and stresses the mentally competent adult's right to make their own decisions. Reports of abuse, neglect or other complaints regarding Long Term Care Facilities are also registered at the Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Investigations are completed by Long Term Care survey staff around the state. The hotline 800-392-0210 operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and is staffed by 16 Adult Protective Community Service Workers.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
02/07/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
912 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Hours
24 Hours
Website
Application process
Telephone For Service
Fee
None
Required documents
No Doecumentation Required
Eligibility
Anyone can use the service to report abuse, exploitation and neglect of seniors (60+) and/or adults with disabilities
Languages
English Only
Service area
State of Missouri
Agency info
STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Department of health and senior services. ALSO KNOWN AS DHSS Emergency System for Advanced Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals ESAR-VHP