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818 South Main
Street, Yreka, CA 96097 Phone (530)
841-2700 |
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Strengthening
Family,
Building Community
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Adult
Services
1215 South Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 841-4200
TO REPORT
SUSPECTED ADULT ABUSE CALL (530) 841-4200 DURING BUSINESS HOURS OR CALL THE ADULT &
CHILDREN'S HOTLINE AT (530) 842-7009 AFTER BUSINESS HOURS
Adult Protective Services:
Investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect of adults over age 64 or dependent
adults ages 18 through 64. Twenty-four hour response to emergency situations of abuse and
neglect. |
- In-Home Supportive Services: A
program designed to keep individuals with ongoing medical needs safely in their own homes
by providing an in-home caregiver.
- Public Guardian: Probate and
mental health conservatorships and their estate management.
- Information and Referral:
Information and referral to local services, or help finding services in other parts of the
state or county.
- Emergency Placement: Placement
of seniors and dependent adults at risk of abuse and neglect if they stay in their current
living situation.
- Temporary Shelter: Shelter for
adults incapable of providing for their own food, shelter, clothing, and medical care.
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Few Facts about Elder Abuse:
One in twenty elders over the age of 65 are abused. One
incident of abuse in fourteen will be reported.
There are four main categories of elder
abuse: physical abuse, financial abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect.
The victim
of elder abuse is generally a white female, over the age of 75, who is
disabled. She lives with her abuser and depends on her abuser for her care.
She will not report the abuse and denies the abuse happened if it is
reported. Her abuser is most likely related to her. The typical abuser is an
adult son, who is the caregiver, is often a substance abuser, and is
dependent on the victim financially and emotionally.
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Adult Services FAQ
For Additional Information visit
California Department of Social Services |
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