Elder support and elder abuse

If you're in danger, call 911. Call 911

Help for older adults and the people who care about them: local services, protection from abuse, and fraud help.

If someone is in immediate danger

Call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, any time (24/7, free, confidential). (988lifeline.org)

Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation

Adult Protective Services (APS) handles reports in every state. Find your state's reporting number on the NAPSA Help in Your Area page. Example: Florida APS, 1-800-962-2873 (listed by NAPSA).
Abuse in a nursing home or other facility may have a separate reporting line. NAPSA lists it by state where one exists.

Scams and financial fraud

National Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311), run by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. Case managers help people 60+ report fraud and find next steps. (OVC)
Also report scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Everyday support: meals, rides, in-home help, caregivers

Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116, or search at eldercare.acl.gov. It's a public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living that connects you to local services.
Area Agencies on Aging plan and provide local services for older adults and caregivers. Learn more at USAging (n4a), or find your local agency through the Eldercare Locator.

Resources

General information, not legal advice. Laws and phone numbers vary by place. Check with your local agency or a lawyer for your situation. Phone numbers and links checked against official sources on 2026-10-26.