Adult Protective Services - How to Report

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.

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