Adult Protective Services (APS)

Essex County Department of Social Services

772 Richmond Beach Road
PO Box 1004,
Tappahannock, VA 22560

(804) 443-3561

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Who We Are

The 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 suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult, please call our office.
To report at night or on weekends, call the 24-hour toll free hotline at 1-888-832-3858.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Essex County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
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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
Provider Refer
Yes

Report Problems
Call the Agency
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