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Adult Protective Services Central Intake Unit

Effective November 1, 2017, APS will no longer accept fax, mail, or walk-in reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. APS will continue to accept phone reports Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and state holidays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (1-877-SOS-ADULT/1-877-767-2385). Online reports are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at www.azdes.gov/reportadultabuse.

You can report abuse, neglect, and exploitation of Arizona’s vulnerable or incapacitated adults seven days a week via two methods:

  1. Our statewide toll-free telephone reporting line is available:
    Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. / Saturday - Sunday and state holidays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  2. Our ONLINE REPORT is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
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(877) SOS-ADULT

(877) 767-2385

 (877) 815-8390
You may also contact Department of Health Services for assistance regarding issues with licensed or unlicensed facilities: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (602) 364-2536.
ALL REPORTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL

 

When making a report to APS, the reporter will be asked questions about:

  • The vulnerable adult (potential victim) and any identifying information
  • How is the adult vulnerable? (What physical or mental impairment prevents the victim from protecting themselves?)
  • Description and date of incident regarding the suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or self-neglect
  • Witnesses to the suspected maltreatment
  • The alleged perpetrator and any identifying information
  • Significant others and/or caregivers
  • Any safety concerns for an APS investigator when visiting the home (i.e. aggressive animals, weapons, diseases, etc.)
  • Reporting source's name, address and telephone number

 

 

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