After Hours
Address
25 Howard Avenue
Building 57
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-0555
Description:
The Office of Healthy Aging advocates for people over 60 years of age and adults with disabilities. OHA delivers an array of programs and services that help people, their families, and caregivers thrive.
Empowering people to age healthfully, happily and safely is what they are all about. Too often older adults and people with disabilities become victims of financial and/or physical abuse. Whether you live in a long-term care facility or in your own home, our office is here to help protect you.
Services
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Description
Elder abuse and self-neglect cases continue to rise in Rhode Island and on a national level. If you suspect abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation by a caregiver or self-neglect of an older person (60+) who resides in the community you may call 401-462-0555 anytime. Signs of Abuse -Person lacks basic hygiene, adequate food or clean, appropriate clothing -Person lives in a home that is cluttered, filthy, or in disrepair -Person exhibits unexplained or uncharacteristic changes in behavior -Person has unexplained fractures, bruises, welts, cuts, sores or burns -Person has unexplained sexually transmitted disease(s) -Person with dementia is left unsupervised -Person is confined to bed without care and/or has untreated âbedâ sores -Personâs money is controlled by caregiver, but caregiver is failing to provide for the individualâs needs -Person is isolated by a caregiver -Caregiver is verbally aggressive or demeaning to the person Rhode Island law requires you to report suspected abuse, self-neglect or exploitation of an elder. All Rhode Islanders are mandatory reporters. Reports can be filed anonymously. Like any adult, elders have the right to make choices about their lives. Their office does not have the legal authority to intervene and physically separate an elder from other people or places.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Description
This program provides immediate access to support and advice for people who are in distress with the objective of defusing the emotional impact of the crisis, ensuring the person's safety and helping the person to take the next steps toward resolving the problem.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
This program provides advice, guidance and/or emotional support for older adults who are experiencing or at risk for physical, emotional or financial abuse.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Did you know Rhode Island law requires you to report elder abuse or exploitation to the Adult Protective Services program at the RI Office of Healthy Aging? All Rhode Islanders are mandatory reporters. Make a report anytime by calling 401-462-0555. Reports can be filed anonymously.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Unfortunately, cases of abuse and exploitation of older persons are on the rise. Their office works with law enforcement and other community partners to investigate complaints of abuse, self-neglect and financial exploitation against people 60 years of age or older.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
General Information
Hours:
24/7
Intake Process:
Phone
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
Interpreter services available
Eligibility:
Adults 60 and over
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Volunteer Opportunities:
Yes
Legal Status:
State
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Elder abuse and self-neglect cases continue to rise in Rhode Island and on a national level. If you suspect abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation by a caregiver or self-neglect of an older person (60+) who resides in the community you may call 401-462-0555 anytime. Signs of Abuse -Person lacks basic hygiene, adequate food or clean, appropriate clothing -Person lives in a home that is cluttered, filthy, or in disrepair -Person exhibits unexplained or uncharacteristic changes in behavior -Person has unexplained fractures, bruises, welts, cuts, sores or burns -Person has unexplained sexually transmitted disease(s) -Person with dementia is left unsupervised -Person is confined to bed without care and/or has untreated âbedâ sores -Personâs money is controlled by caregiver, but caregiver is failing to provide for the individualâs needs -Person is isolated by a caregiver -Caregiver is verbally aggressive or demeaning to the person Rhode Island law requires you to report suspected abuse, self-neglect or exploitation of an elder. All Rhode Islanders are mandatory reporters. Reports can be filed anonymously. Like any adult, elders have the right to make choices about their lives. Their office does not have the legal authority to intervene and physically separate an elder from other people or places.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
This program provides immediate access to support and advice for people who are in distress with the objective of defusing the emotional impact of the crisis, ensuring the person's safety and helping the person to take the next steps toward resolving the problem.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
This program provides advice, guidance and/or emotional support for older adults who are experiencing or at risk for physical, emotional or financial abuse.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Did you know Rhode Island law requires you to report elder abuse or exploitation to the Adult Protective Services program at the RI Office of Healthy Aging? All Rhode Islanders are mandatory reporters. Make a report anytime by calling 401-462-0555. Reports can be filed anonymously.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Unfortunately, cases of abuse and exploitation of older persons are on the rise. Their office works with law enforcement and other community partners to investigate complaints of abuse, self-neglect and financial exploitation against people 60 years of age or older.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
60 years old and over
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Phone/Web
Languages
Interpreter available for non-English speakers
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
25 Howard Avenue
Building 57
Cranston, RI 02920
Contacts
Cristina Amedeo
Director, Senior & Disabilities Services
Phone Numbers
Main
(401) 462-0555
After Hours
(401) 462-4444
TTY
(401) 462-0740
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