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Adult Protective Services Unit

Abuse, neglect (including self-neglect or neglect by others), and exploitation are serious problems facing many vulnerable adults who, due to age and/or disability, are unable to protect themselves.

Suspected or known incidents of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation should be reported to Adult Protective Services programs in the County Departments of Social (Human) Services where the adult resides.

IF YOU OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM YOU ARE REPORTING IS EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY, CONTACT THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER. IN MOST COMMUNITIES, YOU SHOULD DIAL 911.

Basic Information

Learn more about Adult Protective Services, including who are at-risk adults; signs and symptoms of mistreatment, neglect, and exploitation; eligibility for services; and legal protections. more >>

Reporting to APS

Find information on who should report and what, when, where, why, and how to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to Adult Protective Services. more >>

Information for Professionals

Read about APS and APS related statutes, rules and regulations as well as a historical overview of the Colorado APS program, training materials, and resource information for professionals and community agencies. more >>

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Learn more about the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and the role the State Ombudsman and local ombudsmen play in advocating for residents of long-term care facilities. more >>

For more information on Adult Protective Services contact:
Your County Department of Social (Human) Services AND/OR

The Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection

For more information on the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Legal Assistance Programs contact:
Your Area Agency on Aging AND/OR the State Ombudsman.

 

APS Staff Directory

Peg Rogers, Unit Manager
1575 Sherman St., 10th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
303-866-2800

Pat Stanis, Program Specialist
1575 Sherman St., 10th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
303-866-2800

Jeff Lamb, Program Specialist
1575 Sherman St., 10th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-2800

Mary Dwyer, Program Specialist
1575 Sherman St., 10th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-2800

Rochelle Hayes, Program Assistant
1575 Sherman St., 10th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-2800