Adult Protective Services offered by DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support Administration's Home and Community Services Office
Adult Protective Services offered by DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support Administration's Home and Community Services Office
Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable adults, and provides protective services to those residing in their own homes or in facilities. Services are voluntary and require client consent. Services or referrals may include connecting individuals to other DSHS programs, assistance with locating medical care, long term care services, legal services and other community resources. APS coordinates during investigations with other agencies such as law enforcement, mental health, prosecuting attorneys, case managers and medical professionals.
Physical Address
4450 10th Avenue Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
Hours
Intake: M-F, 8am-noon, 1-5pm.
Application process
Call or visit website.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
State of Washington law defines vulnerable adults as: individuals who are age 60 or older who have a functional, mental or physical inability to care for themselves. Others considered vulnerable adults are 18 years or older and have a legal guardian, a developmental disability, or admitted to a facility such as a nursing home or adult family home, receiving in home services through a licensed home health, hospice or home care agency, or have a personal aide who performs care under self-directed care for compensation.
Languages
Interpreter services
Agency info
DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support Administration's Home and Community Services
Promotes, plans, develops and provides long-term care services for persons with disabilities and the elderly who may need state funds (Medicaid) to help pay for them