What services does aps offer?

Our Services

• Case Management.
• Assistance with budgeting.
• Coordinating medical or dental appointments.
• Referrals to appropriate resources including but not limited to housing, education, employment and professional counselling.
• Assistance with obtaining appropriate assessments to aid in planning.

When should I contact APS?

Information For Mandated Reporters Mandated reporters are required to report suspected abuse or neglect by phone as soon as possible and follow up with a completed written report (see link below for form) within two days.

What does APS do for self neglect?

For example, APS may help self-neglecting individuals by arranging home services. These home services may be sufficient to keep these individuals in their house. Others may need help with bathing, or pest-control, or meal delivery, or clutter removal, or a combination of these items.

What happens after APS investigation?

Once a report is assessed by APS, an investigator (typically a social worker) begins working on the “case.” The investigator completes face-to-face visits, collects collateral information from those involved and gathers medical or financial records and documents these activities.

What are examples of protective services?

Protective services may include, but are not limited to, case work services, medical care, mental health services, legal services, fiscal management, home health care, homemaker services, housing-related services, guardianship services, and placement services as well as the provision of such commodities as food.

What does APS do for elderly?

APS provides protective services to elderly individuals, 65 years old and beyond, and dependent adults 18 to 64 years old that have physical, mental, or developmental disabilities that are unable to protect their own interests or care for themselves.

How do you deal with elder self neglect?

How to Respond to Elder Self-Neglect. If you suspect a case of elder self-neglect, contact your local Adult Protective Services office for further guidance. APS offices provide social services to abused, neglected, or exploited elders or adults with certain disabilities.

What is APS elderly?

Adult Protective Services (APS) is a social services program provided by state and/or local governments nationwide serving older adults and adults with disabilities who are in need of assistance.

What is a protective service worker?

Protective Services Workers are responsible for investigating and evaluating allegations of abuse or neglect, recommending protective program placement, and providing casework services to children placed in a protective services program.

Who are the Adult Protective Services ( APS )?

Adult Protective Services (APS) is the state entity charged with investigating all reports of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of older persons (65+) or an adult (18+) with a disability who do not reside in long-term care facilities pursuant to the Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 30-5-1, et seq.

When do you need to call APS in Georgia?

APS is not a first responder. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. Note: The online reporting form is not compatible with Internet Explorer 10. For persons living in the community, Georgia law requires mandatory reporting of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation by certain professionals who are mandated reporters.

Where can I file a report with APS?

You can call or file a report on the web. Note: The online reporting form is not compatible with Internet Explorer 10. APS is not a first responder. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger!

How to contact Adult Protective Services in Ga?

Call the Department of Community Health at 404-657-5700. In case of emergency, call 911 23,806 cases were substantiated, meaning alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation was confirmed