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Organization: IL Dept on Aging - Elder Abuse Hotline
2365 Country Road-Area Agency on Aging of Southwest, IL
Belleville, IL 62221
ask@answersonaging.com
Hotline: 866-800-1409
Fax: 618-222-2567
TTY: 888-206-1327
Alternate: 800-252-8966

Hours of Operation:  
Contacts:
Helpline for Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays
Crisis/After Hours: 800-279-0400
Belleville specific numbers
Main: 618-222-2561
Toll Free: 800-326-3221
Services:

Service: Hotline for Elder or Disabled Abuse
Description:

This is a hotline to call if you suspect abuse of an elderly or disabled person over 18 yrs of age.

The reporter should be prepared to give certain information:

  • The alleged victim's name, address, telephone number, sex, age and general condition.
  • The alleged abuser's name, sex, age, relationship to victim and condition.
  • The circumstances which lead the reporter to believe that the person is being abused, neglected or financially exploited: be as specific as possible.
  • Any immediate danger to the alleged victim, or to a worker going to investigate.
  • The best time to contact the person, and if s/he knows of the report.
  • Does the reporter believe the client could make a report themselves.
  • The reporter's name, telephone number and profession.

 


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Data Updated 07/22/19 AVB

Categories:Abuse - Elder Abuse
Hotline - Abuse
Senior Citizen - Abuse