Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

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

• In Ohio, county Departments of Jobs and Family Services are required to investigate reports of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults age 60 and older. Consult the Ohio County Job and Family Services Agencies Directory for county contact information.

To reach the Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, Click Here.

State Government Agencies

• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Office for Children and Families – Adult Protective Services
• Ohio Department of Aging
• Ohio Department of Health, Division of Quality Assurance
• Ohio Long Term-Care Ombudsman
• Ohio Attorney General

Laws & Regulations

• Ohio Revised Code Annotated Title LI Public Welfare, §§ 5101.60-72 Adult Protective Services
• Ohio Revised Code Annotated Title XXXVII, Health-Safety-Morals, § 3721 Nursing Homes; Residential Care Facilities

To submit updated state hotline, helpline, or web information, Click Here or email NCEA-info@aoa.hhs.gov.