Report abuse of seniors (older people), or people with disabilities

We help protect seniors (older people), and people with disabilities from abuse and neglect

If this is an emergency or there is a crime in progress, please call 911.

Main Line: 503 988 4450

After Hours: 503 988 3646

Telephone Relay Service (TRS): 711

APS Central Office: 4610 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215-1752

What is adult abuse?

Adult abuse is any form of mistreatment that results in harm, fear or loss in an older person or a person with a disability. Older person is defined as aged 60 and above. A person with a disability is defined as a person with a physical disability. Multnomah County Adult Protective Services (APS) is the local organization which investigates abuse.

The types of abuse investigated by Multnomah County APS include:

  • Physical abuse
  • Neglect
  • Financial exploitation
  • Verbal or emotional abuse
  • Involuntary seclusion
  • Wrongful use of a physical or chemical restraint
  • Sexual abuse
  • Abandonment
  • Self Neglect - the inability of an adult to understand the consequences of their actions or inaction when that inability leads to or may lead to harm or endangerment to self.

If you are submitting an APS referral outside of business hours or on a holiday, please know it will not be reviewed until the next business day. Multnomah County APS is open Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm.