Adult Protective Services – Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities

What is Adult Protective Services (APS)?

Adult Protective Services is a program available 24/7, required by the state to investigate situations involving older adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are physically and/or mentally impaired) if they are believed to be in danger due to physical, sexual, financial abuse, isolation, neglect, self-neglect, or at risk of homelessness. APS provides services and supports through action, compassion, and intention.

Spotting the Signs of Abuse

Learn More About APS

Types of Abuse

Warning Signs

Why Should I Report?

Mandated Reporters

Your Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

For Case Records and Information on Serving Subpoenas

Please Email: APSRecords@ad.lacounty.gov

Report Suspected Abuse

Immediate danger? Call 911

Report Suspected Abuse

L.A. County Adult Protective Services provides a system of in-person response,

24 hours a day, 7 days a week. REPORT IT NOW!

Elder Abuse Hotline Call: 1-877-4R SENIORS (1-877-477-3646)

Long-term Care Ombudsman Related Reports Call: 1-800-334-9473

The web portal is accessible to all reporters to report allegations of abuse and neglect; however, It is recommended that reporters utilize the elder abuse hotline at (877) 477-3646 to report urgent and life-threatening matters of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and utilize the web portal APS Web Intake (wellsky.com) for all non-urgent matters.

Protecting Older & Dependent Adults

See It. Say Something. Stop It.

A Community Approach to Older and Dependent Adult Safety

This recorded panel brings together experts from Adult Protective Services, healthcare, law enforcement, and community organizations to explore how communities can recognize, prevent, and respond to elder and dependent adult abuse.

Learn about warning signs, financial exploitation, self-neglect, reporting concerns, and the role each of us can play in helping keep older and dependent adults safe.

Accessibility: The recording includes an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.

Watching on YouTube includes closed captions and interactive transcripts in English, Spanish, and Chinese.