Elder Abuse

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

Citizens for Better Care
Citizens for Better Care is a non-profit advocacy agency for residents of nursing homes, adult foster care homes, assisted living programs and homes for the aged located in Michigan.
Citizens for Better Care – Citizens for Better Care
560 5th Street NW Suite 308, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 · Map »
(616) 245-9451 or (800) 782-2918
Department of Human Services
Program staff investigate allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation and provide protection to vulnerable adults. Policy requires that investigations will begin within 24 hours after the complaint is received.
Department of Human Services – Berrien County – Adult Protective Services
401 Eighth Street P.O. Box 1407, Benton Harbor, MI 49023 · Map »
Daytime:(269) 934-2056. After Hours:(269) 934-2300
Department of Human Services – Cass County – Adult Protective Services
325 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031 · Map »
Daytime: (269) 445-0272. After Hours: (269) 445-0272
Department of Human Services – Van Buren County
57150 C. R. 681 P.O. Box 7, Hartford, MI 49057 · Map »
Daytime: (269) 621-2853. After Hours: (269) 349-7241
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: Corewell Health Hospice and Palliative Care of Southwest Michigan 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.