Adult Protective Services
To report abuse of an Adult At Risk (18 to 59) or of an Elder (60+) during business hours,
Call 608-847-2400 and ask to speak to the APS Intake Worker.
After Hours Crisis, call 608-847-6161 and ask to speak to the On-call Worker
Call 608-847-2400 and ask to speak to the APS Intake Worker.
After Hours Crisis, call 608-847-6161 and ask to speak to the On-call Worker
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. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for more information. ___________________________________________________________________________________ |
Volunteer Guardians Needed!
We are looking for someone just like you to be a volunteer guardian. When the courts find an adult person to be incompetent, they appoint them a decision maker. However, not everyone has a family member or a friend that can step up and help out. That’s where volunteer guardians come in. Guardians make important decisions related to health care and/or finances, to ensure that a person’s needs are being met. They also act as an advocate for the person. As a volunteer guardian, you serve an extremely important role in someone’s life. The hours are flexible. Do you think you are not qualified? If you care about people, you are probably qualified! If you would like more information on the Volunteer Guardianship Program, please contact Erin Kobylski at 608-847-9482 or click here to download the form and email the completed form to ekobylski@co.juneau.wi.us 
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.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 (click image for larger view)
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Protecting Yourself from Financial Exploitation (click image for larger view)
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To request records, please call (608) 847-2400 and ask to speak with the Intake and Records Worker.