Elder Abuse

Services available to protect seniors who may be in danger because of physical, verbal, sexual, or financial abuse or neglect and abandonment.

Adult Protective Services

741 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 · Map »

(336) 703-3503

North Carolina law requires anyone who believes that an adult may be abused, exploited, or neglected to report this to the Department of Social Services. Get information on how to recognize abuse, along with instructions for reporting it.

National Center on Elder Abuse

When you live far away, it is difficult to know if the person you care for is receiving adequate attention. Neglect is one of the more common forms of abuse. But financial abuse (being taken advantage of financially), physical and sexual abuse are also common. If you are concerned, you might wish to talk to someone at your state's help hotline. Go to the NCEA website to find the hotline number for your state. (The hotline is for discussing concerns about possible elder abuse. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.)

Please Note: Trellis Supportive Care does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.