Adult Protective Services (APS)

The Smyth 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.
To report suspected adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, call the Smyth County Department of Social Services at (276) 783-8148 during regular business hours.  After business hours, call the toll free hotline number 1-888-832-3858.  In emergency situations, call 911.