Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in the District of Columbia:

• 202-541-3950 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
• 202-724-TIPS (8477) and 800-521-1639 (Office of the Inspector General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, for allegations of patient abuse or neglect in any nursing home or group home that receives Medicaid funds)

State Government Agencies

• DC Adult Protective Services
• DC Department of Health
• DC Office on Aging
• DC Office of Attorney General
• Office of the Inspector General

Laws and Regulations

• D.C. Stat. Title 21 Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness
• D.C. Stat. Title 22 Chpt. 9A Criminal Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Adults
• D.C. Stat. Title 22 Chpt. 30 Sexual Abuse
• D.C. Stat. Title 22 Chpt. 32 Theft; Fraud; Stolen Property; Forgery; and Extortion

Other Resources

• DC 2-1-1 Answers Please!
• District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Telephone: 202-434-2190)