After Hours

Address

25 Howard Avenue
Building 57
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 462-0555

https://oha.ri.gov/report-elder-abuse

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.

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 “bed” sores -Person’s money is controlled by caregiver, but caregiver is failing to provide for the individual’s 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

    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.

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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

      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.

    • Rhode Island
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500.1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

      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

        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.

      • Rhode Island
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500.1400-210) and related services within the Service Tree.

        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

          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.

        • Rhode Island
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6500.0500-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

          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

            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.

          • Rhode Island

            Contact

            Name:
            Cristina Amedeo
            Title:
            Director, Senior & Disabilities Services
            Email:
            Cristina.Amedeo@UnitedWayRI.org
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-6940.1900-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

            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

            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 “bed” sores -Person’s money is controlled by caregiver, but caregiver is failing to provide for the individual’s 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

              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.

            • Rhode Island
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6500.0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

              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

                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.

              • Rhode Island
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500.1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

                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

                  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.

                • Rhode Island
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500.1400-210) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                    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.

                  • Rhode Island
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6500.0500-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    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

                      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.

                    • Rhode Island

                      Contact

                      Name:
                      Cristina Amedeo
                      Title:
                      Director, Senior & Disabilities Services
                      Email:
                      Cristina.Amedeo@UnitedWayRI.org
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-6940.1900-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      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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