Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. In providing services to impaired adults, it is required for Protective Services for Adults to work with agencies dealing with aging, medical and mental health, legal issues, and law enforcement. Services available by Protective Services for Adults include:. To report adult abuse, call within New York State only and press option 6 or contact the Adult Protective Services Unit at If you believe an adult is in immediate danger due to suspected abuse or neglect call or your local police department.
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They have no one willing or able to help in a responsible manner. Available Services In providing services to impaired adults, it is required for Protective Services for Adults to work with agencies dealing with aging, medical and mental health, legal issues, and law enforcement.
Services available by Protective Services for Adults include: Investigation and assessment of the adult's needs and risk of harm Counseling for the victimized adult and their family Advocacy and case management services including arranging for medical and mental health assessments, applying for benefits and assuring coordinated delivery services Finding alternative living arrangements, including providing emergency room and board for up to 30 days Financial management services, including serving as Representative Payee, Homemaker and housekeeper chore services, within specified limits Crisis interventions, such as securing access orders, involuntary protective service orders and orders of protection Long-term legal interventions, such as pursuing guardianship Report Abuse To report adult abuse, call within New York State only and press option 6 or contact the Adult Protective Services Unit at Adult Protective Services.
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