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State Elder Abuse Hotlines

Across the country help is available for vulnerable elders or adults who may be in abusive situations.

If the individual you are concerned about lives in the community, call the number listed in the column below headed Domestic Elder Abuse. If you suspect elder abuse or neglect in a nursing home or other formal care setting, call the number listed in the column headed Institutional (in some cases the number is the same).
If someone you care about is in imminent danger, call 911, police, or hospital emergency NOW.
Out of State Calls

If your concern is for someone who lives in another state, check to see if there is a dedicated toll-free number for out of state calls. Some states have toll-free lines that let you call from anywhere in the country. If the number is for in-state calls only, call the Eldercare Locator at 1 (800) 677-1116. The people who staff the locator can help you to find assistance.

All these hotlines are free and anonymous.



Toll Free Hotlines
StateDomestic Elder AbuseInstitutional
Elder Abuse
AccessibilityComments
Alabama800-458-7214 In-state only 
Alaska800-478-9996
907-269-3666
800-730-6393
907-334-4483
In-state only
Nationwide
 
Arizona877-767-2385877-767-2385NationwideTDD 877-815-8390
Arkansas800-482-8049800-582-4887NationwideAccepts referrals 18+
California888-436-3600800-231-4024In-state onlyAdult Protective Services County Contact List
Colorado800-773-1366800-773-1366
800-866-7689
In-state onlyAccepts referrals 18+
Connecticut888-385-4225860-424-5241In-state onlyDomestic Elder Abuse, serve persons age 60 or older. Residents of LTC facilities, serve those 18 years and older. Toll free # for Domestic Elder Abuse operates during business hours only. After hours emergencies, CT resident should call Infoline at 211.
Delaware800-223-9074800-223-9074NationwideAccept referrals for 18+
District of Columbia202-541-3950202-434-2140 Accepts referrals 18+
Florida800-962-2873800-962-2873Nationwide 
Georgia800-677-1116404-657-5726
404-657-4076
 800# is Eldercare Locator
Guam671-475-0268671-475-0268 On weekends, holidays & between the hours 5 p.m. - 8 a.m. On weekdays, call 671-646-4455
Hawaii808-832-5115
808-243-5151
808-241-3432
808-933-8820
808-327-6280
SameOahu
Maui
Kauai
East Hawaii
West Hawaii
 
Idaho208-334-3833208-364-1899 M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Illinois800-252-8966800-252-4343In-state onlyAfter hours, report
domestic abuse at 800-
279-0400
Indiana800-992-6978800-992-6978In-state only
Out of state, call 800-545-7763, ext. 20135
Accepts referrals 18+
Iowa800-362-2178515-281-4115Nationwide
800# In-state only
Accepts referrals 18+
Kansas800-922-5330
785-296-0044
800-842-0078In-state only
Out of state
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-662-8362 (In-state only) or 785-296-3017 (Out of state)
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities: 800-221-7923
Kentucky800-752-6200800-752-6200
800-372-2991
In-state only 
Louisiana800-259-4990800-259-4990In-state only 
Maine800-624-8404800-624-8404NationwideAccepts referrals 18+
Maryland800-917-7383800-917-7383In-state only 
Massachusetts800-922-2275800-462-5540In-state only 
Michigan800-996-6228800-882-6006In-state only 
Minnesota800-333-2433800-333-2433NationwideReferral to LINKAGE LINE and county service
Mississippi800-222-8000800-227-7308Domestic: In-state only
Institutional: Nationwide
 
Missouri800-392-0210800-392-0210NationwideAccepts referrals 18+
Montana800-332-2272None availableIn-state only 
Nebraska800-652-1999800-652-1999In-state onlyAccepts referrals 18+ with functional or mental impairments
Nevada800-992-5757800-992-5757In-state onlyReno area:702-784-8090
New Hampshire800-949-0470
603-271-4386
800-442-5640
603-271-4396
In-state only
Out of state
 
New Jersey800-792-8820800-792-8820In-state only  
New Mexico800-797-3260
505-841-6100
800-797-3260
505-841-6100
In-state only Albuquerque
& Out-of-state
 
New York800-342-9871800-220-7184
800-425-0314
800-837-9018
800-425-0319
800-425-0316
800-425-0320
800-425-0323
N. Eastern
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
New York City
L.Hudson Vly
Long Island
 
North Carolina800-662-7030800-662-7030In-state only 
North Dakota800-451-8693800-451-8693Nationwide 
Ohio866-886-3537800-282-1206Nationwide 
Oklahoma800-522-3511800-522-3511Nationwide24 hours, 7 days
Oregon800-232-3020800-232-3020In-state only 
Pennsylvania800-490-8505800-254-5164Nationwide 
Puerto Rico787-725-9788
787-721-8225
   
Rhode Island401-462-0550
401-462-0545 (fax)
401-785-3340
401-785-3391 (fax)
In-state onlyAccepts referrals for elder only 60+ M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
South Carolina800-898-7318800-898-2850In-state only 
South Dakota605-773-3656605-773-3656 M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tennessee888-277-8366888-277-8366NationwideAges 18+ who are
impaired
Texas512-834-3784
800-252-5400
512-438-2633
800-458-9858
Out of state
TX and contiguous states
 
Utah801-264-7669
800-371-7897
801-264-7669
800-371-7897

In-state only
 
Vermont800-564-1612800-564-1612In-state only 
Virgin IslandsNone availableNone available  
Virginia888-832-3858
804-371-0896
888-832-3858
804-371-0896
In-state only
Out of state
Hotline available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Online www.seniornavigator.com
Washington866-363-4276800-562-6078NationwideWashington State Aging & Adult Services Hot line 800-422-3263 (Nationwide)
Domestic Abuse: Home & Community Services Regional Offices
West Virginia800-352-6513800-352-6513In-state only 
Wisconsin608-266-2536800-815-0015

608-246-7013
800#s: In-state only
Out of state
Guardianship:
800-488-2596 or 608-224-0660
Consumer Protection:
800-422-7128
Wyoming307-777-6137307-777-7123 Referrals to local agency

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