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Mathews County Department of Social Services

536 Church Street
P O Box 925,
Mathews, VA 23109

(804) 725-7192

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Contact Information

Main
(804) 725-7192

Who We Are

The Mathews County Department of Social Services investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults aged 60 and over and incapacitated adults ages 18 and over. The program's goal is to lessen or alleviate the risk of abuse and neglect, including self-neglect, among seniors or adults who need protection. Individuals must be city residents or the incident must have occurred in the city in order to be eligible for this service.



For more information on the services available or to report adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, contact the agency Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at 804-725-7192 or 24 hours a day at (888) 832-3858.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Mathews County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation age 60 or older; physically or mentally incapacitated age 18 to 60 years old.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Telephone referral; walk-ins accepted.
Self Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Lisa Burns-Brown

Report Problems
Call the Agency