TN Dept of Human Services - Adult Protective Services

AKA:

DHS, APS

Description:

Adult Protective Services (APS) helps the elderly and adults over the age of 18 who are unable to care for themselves due to a mental or physical disability. APS investigates reports of neglect (including self-neglect), financial exploitation, and physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Adult Protective Services may assist an adult in any living arrangement including nursing homes, group homes, their own homes, homes of relatives or friends, etc. The exception is residents of state operated institutions for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities.


NOTE: Some abusers are placed on a state abuse registry. To access listing, visit the website or dial 1-800-778-4504 and press 2 when prompted.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

NOTE: If suspecting emergency instance of abuse or neglect after business hours, dial 9-1-1

Intake Process:

Call the toll-free abuse and neglect hotline or the TTY number (for hearing impaired) or complete a report online.

* If suspecting emergency instances of abuse or neglect after business hours, dial 9-1-1

Program Fees:

No fee

Eligibility:

Anyone can call

Adult Protective Services will assist:
* Elderly individuals
* Adults over the age of 18, who are unable to care for themselves, due to a mental or physical disability

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

State