Adult Protective Services-Illinois Valley

Adult Protective Services are services provided to older adults and adults with disabilities who are in danger of being mistreated, neglected, or financially exploited and who are unable to protect themselves. APS workers investigate cases of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation, and they arrange for services to ensure safety and well-being.

Programs

Types of abuse within Adult Protective Services scope:

- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Neglect of Care
- Financial Exploitation
- Abandonment
- Verbal and Emotional
- Involuntary Seclusion
- Wrongful Use of Chemical and Physical Restraints
- Self-Neglect (has two criteria)

Additional Information

General

To report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an older adult (65+) or a vulnerable adult (18+) in the Illinois Valley (Cave Junction/Josephine County), call the Oregon state hotline at
1-855-503-SAFE (7233)

IVSHA (Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance) (Monday 12-5 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9-5 am, Wednesday 9-11am, Friday 9-3 pm)
541-592-2515

Call 855-503-SAFE (7233) if you think an older person or vulnerable adult is being abused, neglected or being taken advantage of financially.

Where to report:
Residential care or assisted living
844-503-4773

Adult foster homes
866-449-1250

Nursing facilities
877-280-4555

Address

Oregon Department of Human Services: 500 Summer St NE, E15 Salem, OR 97301

Telephone

NAPSA (National Adult Protective Services Association):
(202) 370-6292

Local: 541-618-7853 or Oregon SAFEline: 1-855-503- SAFE (7233)

Online

https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/report-abuse/pages/default.aspx
odhs.info@odhs.oregon.gov

Hours of Operation

Oregon Department of Human Services:
Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm