APS workers investigate cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation, working closely with a wide variety of allied professionals such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, firefighters and law enforcement officers. Most seniors and adults with disabilities live independently without assistance, however, some face abuse or neglect by others and need trained professionals to advocate on their behalf. Others may simply be struggling with routine activities and benefit from in-home support services to maintain their health and independence. How APS Helps? What are the rights of the APS clients regarding receiving protective services? A protective services client who has the capacity to consent has the right to: Receive voluntary protective services if he requests or consents to those services; Participate in all decisions regarding his welfare, if able to do so; Choose the lease restrictive alternative that meets his needs; and Refuse medical treatment if it conflicts with his religious beliefs and practices. Home Newsletter Sign-up Questions?

Each California County has an Adult Protective Services APS agency to help elder adults 65 years and older and dependent adults 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 this number and when prompted enter your 5-digit zip code to be connected to the Adult Protective Services in your county, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

It serves people who are 18 and older and suffer from severe mental or physical disabilities or are in extremely poor health and are in danger, and any adult age 65 or older who is suffering from emotional abuse, physical abuse, abandonment or neglect. Services include adult protective intervention and investigation including crisis intervention and general assessment. There are no geographic restrictions.