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Adult Protective Services

The Office of Elder Services provides or arranges for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults age 18 and over (except for persons with mental retardation) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

To make a report or for more information, call toll free:

  • Nationwide 24-hour, toll-free 1-800-624-8404
  • TTY (during business hours) 1-800-606-0215
  • TTY (after hours) 1-800-963-9490

To report abuse, neglect or exploitation in a facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services, call:

  • Toll free Statewide…………1-800-606-0215

If the adult has mental retardation, the 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…………………………………1-888-254-0311
  • Region 2 (Central & Mid-coast) 207-287-2205 TTY…………………………………1-800-606-0215
  • Region 3 (Northern & Eastern) 207-941-4360 TTY…………………………………1-800-606-0215

For after business hour reports,

  • call the Chief Advocate or leave a message at: 207-287-4228
  • TTY: 1-800-606-0215

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