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Adult Protective Services

The Office of Elders Services provides or arranges for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Maine’s Website on Adult Guardianship and Alternatives

To report abuse, neglect or exploitation, call:

• Nationwide 24-hour, toll-free 1-800-624-8404
• TTY (during business hours) 1-800-624-8404
• TTY In-State (after hours) 1-800-963-9490
• TTY Out-of-State (after hours) 207-287-3492

Or use our On-line Reporting form.

If the adult has mental retardation, DHHS Office of Advocacy can help.

• To report abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult with mental retardation call the Advocate at:
• Region 1 (York & Cumberland)......... 207-822-0270
• TTY...................................................... 207-828-0272
• Region 2 (Central & Mid-coast)........ 207-287-2205
• TTY...................................................... 207-287-1798
• Region 3 (Northern & Eastern)......... 207-941-4360
• TTY...................................................... 207-941-4392

For after business hour reports, call the Chief Advocate or leave a message at:

• 207-287-4228
• TTY: 207-287-1798

For information on:

• Reporting suspected Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation,
  • Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (overview)
  • Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation In Licensed Facilities
• Guardianship and Conservatorship, Questions and Answers booklet.
• Cases of Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Adults, Guidelines for Facilities In Cases of Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
• Manadated Reporter Training - Take this on-line course to understand adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation in Maine, and learn about the system of laws and services that exists to respond to the problem.
  • Don't know if you're required to report? List of Individuals Who Must Report.
• Want information about reporting Child Abuse? Visit the on-line Mandated Reporter Training for Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
• Domestic Violence Information Resources
• Training Materials for Financial Institutions
• Adult Protective Act

 

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