Adult Protective Services

• Refer someone to APS if they can't meet their basic needs like food, shelter, or healthcare. This might be because of:
• abuse - could be physical, verbal, sexual, financial, etc.
• neglect - from self-neglect, a disability, or inadequate care by others.
• financial exploitation - when someone is manipulating them for financial gain or stealing from them.
• Anyone can anonymously refer an adult to APS. You can refer yourself if you need.
• APS caseworkers will make a plan of support for you which might include:
• visiting your home to assess your needs and investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• helping you apply for public benefits
• finding other living arrangements
• referring you for psychiatric and/or medical examination and care
• referring to the NYPD and District Attorney to address allegations of exploitation and abuse
• petitioning the Courts for help with eviction prevention or with managing financial and domestic affairs.
• heavy-duty cleaning services
• Call 911 in an emergency or life-threatening situation where a person needs immediate help.

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