Developmental Services - Adult Protection Services
The Adult Protective Unit of the Department of Health and Human
Services has the responsibility to investigate allegations of
abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons with mental retardation.
Policies regarding Reportable Events and Adult Protection as
well as procedures regarding Reportable Events are available
below. These policies and procedures became effective on September
15th, 2003. Five APS Investigators are available statewide,
although the investigator in Presque Isle works part time.
All Reportable Events need to be put in writing on the Reportable
Event form and faxed or mailed to the Regional BDS offices.
A single form for all reportable events has been devised and
can be accessed below. Matters requiring Immediate attention
or having any degree of urgency need to be reported immediately
by phoning the regional office and/or by paging particular individuals.
These telephone contacts must be followed up with a completed
Reportable Events form.
APS Investigations are conducted by APS Regional Investigators
and Approved Agency Investigators. Agency Investigators must
be nominated by the Executive Director, must undergo a criminal
record check, and must be cleared by Child Protective Services.
Priscille Cote, DHHS Adult Protective Manager
DHHS Office of Adults With Cognitive and Physical Disability
Marquardt Building, 2nd Fl.
32 Blossom Lane
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
Phone: (207) 287-4265
Fax: (207) 287-9915
TTY: 1-800-606-0215
