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.)

If you or someone you know is being abused, neglected, exploited or is unsafe, call Adult Protective Services to make a confidential report.

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

If the adult has mental retardation, services are provided by the DHHS/Office of Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disability Services.
 
To report abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult with mental retardation call:

• 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

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