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Adult Protective Services - Atlantic | Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services

101 S Shore Rd, Unit 217, Northfield, NJ 08225

Eligibility

Open to adults, ages 18 and over, who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, or exploitation due to a mental disability or condition that makes it difficult for them to understand what is happening and to make decisions.

Required documents

ID

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
609-645-5965

Voice - Alternate Phone (Out-of-County)

888-426-9243

Voice - Main Phone (In-County)

https://www.atlanticcountynj.gov/government/county-departments/department-of-human-services/division-of-intergenerational-services/adult-protective-services
[email protected]

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Please call to make a report or complaint.

Service area

Atlantic County, NJ

Description

Provides thorough assessment for potential at-risk adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or unsafe living conditions. Reports/complaints are taken and reviewed over the phone. If deemed appropriate, an experienced social worker will go to the home and evaluate the situation in person within 72 hours.

Providing organization

Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services

Addresses the needs of youth, families, disabled and senior citizens. Trained staff are available to provide such services as information and referral, outreach, case management and juvenile/family crisis intervention to eligible individuals.