If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse…

  • NY Connects

    1-800-342-9871

    NY Connects is your trusted place to go for free, unbiased information about long term services and supports in New York State for people of all ages or with any type of disability. Professionals can refer you to programs and services in your county to help meet your needs.

  • Office of Children and Family Services Hotline

    1-844-697-3505

    The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is responsible for the oversight of the Adult Protective Services (APS) program.

  • New York State Helpline for Concerned Persons

    1-844-746-6905

    Concerned about the mistreatment of an older adult? The Elder Abuse Helpline for Concerned Persons offers support and assistance for family, friends, and neighbors in the lives of mistreated older adults.

  • New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

    1-855-582-6769

    The Ombudsman program provides advocacy, mediation, education, and referrals for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living, and other licensed adult care homes.

 

For more information and resources about elder abuse and other aging related matters…


The New York State E-MDT Initiative is grateful to its state and national partners that advocate for and serve older adult victims of abuse and crime, and develop resources on policy and practice to elder abuse professionals.

 
 
 

NYS E-MDT Initiative hosts webinars on financial exploitation

Frequently throughout the year, the statewide E-MDT program hosts webinars about financial exploitation, meant for an audience of professionals working with victims of elder abuse and exploitation. If you’d like to join the mailing list and receive updates about these webinars, please fill out and send this form.