ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - ILLINOIS | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect of adults age 60 or older and adults age 18-59 with disabilities living in the community.

Adult Protective Services is locally coordinated through 36 provider agencies throughout Illinois. Local APS caseworkers investigate allegations and coordinate client service referrals to mitigate risk and assure client health, welfare, and safety.

Clients may visit the website for contact information for the 36 provider agencies or call/text the 24 Hour Adult Protective Services Hotline to be connected to their nearest APS provider agency.

Physical Address

One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702

Hours

Hours vary by local APS provider agency

Application process

Call, text, or visit website for contact information for local APS provider agency

Fee

None

Required documents

None

Eligibility

Open to anyone; Investigates reports regarding adults over age 60 and adults with disabilities ages 18-59

Languages

American Sign Language, English

Service area

Illinois

Agency info

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING

Serves and advocates for older Illinois residents and their caregivers.