Adult Protective Services

Abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled adult or elder person is a felony crime in Georgia.

In an emergency situation, call 911 to report abuse of a disabled adult (18+).

DHR Division of Aging Services Adult Protective Services (APS) handles reports of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of disabled adults (18-64) or elder persons (65+) who reside in the community. This includes any disabled adult / elder person who is a resident of Georgia or is currently located in Georgia

who is believed to have been abused, exploited, or neglected by a caregiver or other individual or
who is experiencing self-neglect and is in need of protective services.

Reports of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation in the community should be made to:

APS Central Intake Unit:

Toll-Free: (888) 774-0152
Within Metro Atlanta local calling area: (404) 657-5250

If a disabled or elder person resides in a nursing home, personal care home, or other long-term care facility, reports should be made to:

Office of Regulatory Services:

Toll-Free: (800) 878-6442
Within Metro Atlanta local calling area: (404) 657-5728
Submit a complaint online. (Click here.)

For more information on Complaint Investigation, see the ORS FAQ. (Click here.)

POLICIES

Online Directives Information System (ODIS)

National Center on Elder Abuse

National Committee on the Prevention of Elder Abuse

INTERNAL LINK

Elder Abuse & Prevention