Adult Protective Services (APS) | Shawnee Health Service
6355 Brandhorst Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Eligibility
Required documents
Voice - Main Phone
Application process
Call to make a report; After hours, call the statewide elder abuse hotline
Fees
None
Service area
Alexander County, IL
Franklin County, IL
Gallatin County, IL
Hardin County, IL
Jackson County, IL
Johnson County, IL
Massac County, IL
Perry County, IL
Pope County, IL
Pulaski County, IL
Saline County, IL
Union County, IL
Williamson County, IL
Description
Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and persons with disabilities who live in a domestic (non-institutional) setting. Appointed by the Illinois Department on Aging to investigate allegations of physical and emotional abuse, financial exploitation, confinement/neglect, deprivation of food or medication, sexual abuse, and self-neglect.
This program offers 24-hour intakes by phone. A caseworker will make a home visit to investigate any allegations of abuse and assist the victim. Interventions will be offered to the victim and referrals made to the appropriate organizations. Interventions can include but are not limited to in-home services, legal, medical, relocation, and counseling.
What's Here
Providing organization
Shawnee Health Service
Provides comprehensive healthcare services.