• Know the Signs

    Some adults may be at higher risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Types of elder abuse include:

  • Gather What You’ll Need

    You’ll need to provide sufficient information in your report to Adult Protective Services in order for a caseworker to be able to investigate the incident. This includes:

    • Name and address of alleged victim
    • Description of the incident involving suspected elder abuse.
    • Information regarding possible drug or alcohol abuse, domestic violence, weapons, or other safety issues.

  • Report Suspected Abuse

    You can report elder abuse by phone or online.

    • By Phone
      • Call Georgia’s Aging and Disability Network at 1-866-552-4464, select your preferred language option, and select option 3 to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled adult or senior citizen.
      • When you submit your report, ask for the case number. Keep a copy of this case number for your records.
      • Reports are accepted by phone Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Online
      • Visit the online APS intake form.
      • Follow the prompts to submit a report of suspected elder abuse.
      • When you submit your report online, you will receive a case number. Keep a copy of this case number for your records.

  • Next Steps

    • You should receive a follow-up call within 48 hours. If you don’t, call during business hours to follow up on your report.
    • APS has 10 calendar days to respond to a referral.
    • An APS caseworker will be assigned to investigate the report, visit the subject, and perform an assessment. A caseworker may be accompanied by local law enforcement.
    • APS will determine if abuse has occurred and send a report to law enforcement.