Elder/Vulnerable Adult
Abuse and Neglect
To Report:
608-847-2400
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
To report abuse of an adult at risk (age 18 to 59),
call the Aging and Disability Resource Center Intake at 608-847-2400.
To report abuse of an elder (age 60 plus),
call the Aging and Disability Resource Center Intake at 608-847-2400.
After Hours Crisis
Call 608-847-6161
to speak to an on-call worker
or dial 911
_______________________________________
To report abuse in a nursing home
or other long term care facility,
contact the Division of Quality Assurance.
To report abuse outside of Wisconsin,
contact NAPSA.
608-847-2400
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
To report abuse of an adult at risk (age 18 to 59),
call the Aging and Disability Resource Center Intake at 608-847-2400.
To report abuse of an elder (age 60 plus),
call the Aging and Disability Resource Center Intake at 608-847-2400.
After Hours Crisis
Call 608-847-6161
to speak to an on-call worker
or dial 911
_______________________________________
To report abuse in a nursing home
or other long term care facility,
contact the Division of Quality Assurance.
To report abuse outside of Wisconsin,
contact NAPSA.
What You Need To Understand As The Person Calling To Report Abuse
As difficult as it may seem a competent adult has the right to refuse the investigation and refuse services.
The alleged victim may refuse to admit there is abuse occurring as they may be afraid of retaliation, being believed by others, having to leave their home and/or feeling ashamed that the abuse occurred.
In most situations it is important for family or friends to remain involved and to provide emotional support and encouragement. Assist the person in considering other alternatives to what their situation currently is. Don’t expect changes overnight.
As difficult as it may seem a competent adult has the right to refuse the investigation and refuse services.
The alleged victim may refuse to admit there is abuse occurring as they may be afraid of retaliation, being believed by others, having to leave their home and/or feeling ashamed that the abuse occurred.
In most situations it is important for family or friends to remain involved and to provide emotional support and encouragement. Assist the person in considering other alternatives to what their situation currently is. Don’t expect changes overnight.