Adult Protective Services |
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| Information |
Anyone having reason to believe that a disabled person needs protective services should report such information to Adult Protective Services at their county Department of Social Services. Give the person’s name, age or date of birth, and the name of the caregiver if you know it. Describe the living situation and why you are calling and give names of others who might have more information. You are not required to give your name when you make a call. |
| Situations |
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| Cost | |
Contact Info |
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| Website | |
| Phone |
Buncombe County 828-250-5800 (24/7) Haywood County Call 828-452-6620 and ask for Adult Protective Services Intake |
COA Elder Justice Navigator Program |
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| Information |
Free in-person consultation services, resources and assistance for residents of Buncombe County
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| Situations |
Survivors and persons experiencing/reporting fraud, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. |
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| Cost | |
Contact Info |
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| Website | |
| Phone |
828-277-8288 |
Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging: Long Term Care Ombudsman Program |
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| Assistance |
Ombudsmen advocate for the rights of people living in long term care (assisted living, family care homes, and nursing homes). |
| Information |
Ombudsmen work with residents of long term care and all parties to help resolve problems. Ombudsmen also provide information about long term care facilities in a four-county region. |
| Eligibility |
Anyone residing in a long term care facility or the family or friends of anyone living in long term care. |
| Service Area |
Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties
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| Cost |
Free
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Contact Info |
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| Website | |
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cori@landofsky.org
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| Phone |
828-251-7433 |
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