Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Nebraska:

• 1-800-652-1999 (For suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care settings, in state line).
• 402-595-1324 (For suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care settings, out of state line).
• To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program from within Nebraska, telephone 1-800-942-7830. If calling from outside Nebraska, telephone 1-402-471-2307.

Additional Information

Visit the DHHS Office Locations By County Link for county specific contact information. Visit the Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman Map Link to contact specific regional Ombudsman offices.

State Government Agencies

• Nebraska Adult Protective Services
• State Unit on Aging
• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Facilities and Services Complaints
• Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman
• Nebraska Office of Attorney General

Laws & Regulations

• Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 28-348-387 Adult Protective Services Act
  (Select “Bills and Laws” from the left side of the page, then select “Nebraska Revised Statutes” under the “Law Search” paragraph. Select the desired “chapter” from the list.)
• Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-376 Adult Protective Services Central Registry

Other Resources

• Nebraska Office of Attorney General SAFE – Senior Anti-Fraud Education Program
• Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition

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