Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in New Jersey:

• Individuals wishing to report suspected elder mistreatment occurring in the home should visit New Jersey Adult Protective Service Providers to contact specific county offices directly
• 877-582-6995 or 609-826-5090 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, in-state line)

State Government Agencies

• New Jersey Adult Protective Services
• New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
• New Jersey Division of Aging and Community Services
• New Jersey Long Term Care Ombudsman
• New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice

Laws and Regulations

• N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 52:27D-406-426 Adult Protective Services Act
• N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:1A-3 Suspicion of Abuse or Exploitation of Resident of Residential Health Care Facility
• N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:24-8 Abandonment, Neglect of Elderly Person, Disabled Adult

Other Resources

• New Jersey Domestic Violence Services
• New Jersey Sex Offender Registry