ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) | SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE
Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and persons with disabilities who live in a domestic (non-institutional) setting. Appointed by the Illinois Department on Aging to investigate allegations of physical and emotional abuse, financial exploitation, confinement/neglect, deprivation of food or medication, sexual abuse, and self-neglect.
This program offers 24-hour intakes by phone. A caseworker will make a home visit to investigate any allegations of abuse and assist the victim. Interventions will be offered to the victim and referrals made to the appropriate organizations. Interventions can include but are not limited to in-home services, legal, medical, relocation, and counseling.
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Physical Address
6355 Brandhorst Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Hours
Mon 12 am - 11:59 pm; Tue 12 am - 11:59 pm; Wed 12 am - 11:59 pm; Thu 12 am - 11:59 pm; Fri 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sat 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sun 12 am - 11:59 pm;
Application process
Call to make a report; After hours, call the statewide elder abuse hotline
Fee
None
Required documents
None
Eligibility
Open to anyone 60 years of age or older and persons with disabilities (ages 18 to 59) living in a domestic (non-institutional) setting
Languages
American Sign Language, English
Service area
Hardin County, Illinois
Pulaski County, Illinois
Pope County, Illinois
Union County, Illinois
Johnson County, Illinois
Gallatin County, Illinois
Massac County, Illinois
Alexander County, Illinois
Saline County, Illinois
Williamson County, Illinois
Perry County, Illinois
Franklin County, Illinois
Jackson County, Illinois
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SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE
Provides comprehensive healthcare services.