Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in South Carolina:

• 803-898-7318 (For suspected elder mistreatment in private homes or foster homes).
• 800-868-9095 (For suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, outside Richland County).
• 803-734-9900 (For suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, inside Richland County).

To report suspected elder abuse in private homes or foster homes use the number listed above or Click Here for specific county office telephone numbers. For regional Long Term Care Ombudsman program contact information, Click Here.

State Government Agencies

• South Carolina Adult Protective Services
• South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
• South Carolina Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging
• South Carolina Office of Attorney General
• South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman

Laws & Regulations

• South Carolina Code of Laws Title 43 Chapter 35 Adult Protection
• South Carolina Code of Laws Title 43 Chapter 38 Investigation of Health Facilities by Ombudsman

Additional Information

The Adult Protection Coordinating Council prepares an annual report which is available online. To access the report, google search “Adult Protection Coordinating Council Annual Report”. To narrow the search by year, add the year before the end quote (for example: “Adult Protection Coordinating Council Annual Report 2008”).

To submit updated state hotline, helpline, or web information, Click Here.