How to Report Abuse
The Elder Justice Coalition is a policy and advocacy group and does not handle individual cases of elder abuse, neglect, and fraud.
Call the police or 911 immediately if someone you know is in life-threatening danger.
If you or a loved one have been the victim of abuse, neglect, or fraud, you are not alone. Please tell your doctor, a friend, or a family member you trust, or call the Adult Protective Services (locate APS in your state) program in your area. Relay your concerns to the local Adult Protective Services, Long-term Care Ombudsman (if you or your loved one is in a care facility), or police. If you suspect that abuse has occurred or is occurring, please tell someone.
You can also reach the national Eldercare Locator by telephone at 1-800-677-1116 or online here. Specially trained operators will refer you to a local agency that can help. The Eldercare Locator is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
You do not need to prove that abuse is occurring; it is up to the professionals to investigate the suspicions.