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Adult Protective Services | NJ Division of Aging Services (DoAS)

Promotes the safety, independence, and quality-of-life for vulnerable adults who are, or are in danger of, being abused, neglected by self or others, or financially exploited, and who are unable to protect themselves.

Physical Address

PO Box 807, Trenton, NJ 08625

Hours

Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Voice

9-1-1

Application process

Call or visit local agency to file a complaint.After-hours and weekends dial 9-1-1

Eligibility

Anyone can call on behalf of another individual 18 years or older and residing in the community who due to physical or mental illness, disability or deficiency, lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make, communicate, or carry out decisions concerning his or her well-being, and is the subject of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Service area

NJ

Agency info

NJ Division of Aging Services (DoAS)

Administers federal and State-funded services and supports and makes it easier for seniors and caregivers to live in the community as long as possible with independence, dignity and choice.