Welcome to the Safety Connector. This page connects you to information about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and to local, state, and national services and supports to help keep yourself and the people you care for safe and well.
You can learn more about what can prevent or lead to elder mistreatment, the types of supportive resources, and more, in the ‘Learn More’ section further down.
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Are you looking for local resources? Click the icons below to see what local resources you can find.
Would you rather talk to a human? Click the live chat box at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen to connect with a 211 specialist or call toll-free 888-992-0959 - both are available 24/7. Please note that 211 specialists are required by law to report known or suspected cases of elder abuse.
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Learn more about how together we can create community connections and access to resources and services for older adults – and for all of us. We’re all aging and we all deserve safe, strong, loving communities.
Would you rather talk to a human? Click the “live chat” box in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen to find what you’re looking for with a 211 specialist or call toll-free 888-992-0959. Available 24/7 here on Virginia Easy Access!
Elder Law - Virginia Poverty Law Center
Advance Directive Registry to securely store documents - Virginia Department of…
Decision-making ability and risk of elder abuse
Options in Virginia: Choices less restrictive than guardianship
Guardianship resources - Supreme Court of Virginia
Guardianship: Case study and red flags for abuse
Information for Virginia Guardians and Conservators
Supported Decision Making - frequently asked questions
Financial exploitation refers to two types of financial crimes committed against older adults.
- Financial abuse (committed by someone you know)
- Financial fraud (committed by a stranger)
Both result in serious financial, physical, and emotional harm to older adults.
Protecting older adults from fraud and financial exploitation
Elder abuse is the deliberate action(s) or negligent action(s) that induces harm to a vulnerable adult age 60 or older by an
individual providing care for the adult or any individual exposed to the adult.
What can I do?
- Take the mandated reporter training
- Sign up to join the Central Virginia Taskforce on Domestic Violence in Later Life
- Sign up to receive information about upcoming elder abuse and mistreatment professional training events at the Virginia Center on Aging
- Resource-rich communities are safer communities. Sign up to learn more about Virginia Helping Elders Access Resources
APS Hotline: 888-832-3858
Elder Abuse and Mistreatment - Virginia Center on Aging Issue Brief
Mistreatment of adults with disabilities
Mistreatment of adults with dementia
Mistreatment of African American Elders
Mandated reporters training and resources
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Virginia sexual and domestic violence hotline and resources
Trauma informed care approach to elder abuse
Tips and tools for person-centered trauma informed care in elder abuse
You are not alone. The supports linked below are safe places for you to start connecting with the supports available for you or the person you care for.
Adult Protective Services (888-832-3858)
- If you are having trouble caring for yourself
- If you no longer feel safe around those closest to you
- If you are an adult age 60+ or 18+ living with a significant disability
- Contact APS through your local Department of Social Services
National Friendship Line (888-670-1360)
- If you are feeling lonely, isolated or depressed.
- If you are looking for emotional support and friendly conversation.
- If you are age 60 or older.
- If you are an adult living with a disability.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
- When you need emotional support.
- When you are thinking about suicide or dealing with emotional distress.
- When you are worried about a loved one’s mental health.
Emergency Dispatch (911)
- If you or the person you care for feels in physical danger or at risk.
- If there is any crime in progress.
- If there is any type of fire.
- If there is a vehicle collision and someone is injured.
More Places to Connect with Help:
CDC National HIV and AIDS Hotline (800) 232-4636
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
Disaster Distress Helpline Online Peer Support Communities
Disaster Distress Helpline Videophone for American Sign Language Users (PDF, 180KB)
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio (888) 628-9454
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233
National Grad Crisis Line (877) 472-3457
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 Chat online
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (options for deaf and hard of hearing)
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
SAgE’s Farmer Support Hotline 833-381-SAGE
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (800) 662-4357
Veterans Crisis Line 988, then PRESS 1 Text 838255 Chat online
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The Safety Connector was supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of multiple financial assistance awards totaling roughly $316,000 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.