The DC Victim Hotline has compiled a list of frequently needed resources related to elder abuse and neglect. This is not an exhaustive list of options available to you. The resources listed consist of both national and local resources. If you are interested in resources in jurisdictions other than the District of Columbia (such as Maryland and Virginia) please visit VictimConnect Resource Center.
For an individualized plan, please reach out to a DC Victim Hotline Victim Service Specialist, here.
DC Resources
Adult Protective Services: APS investigates reports of alleged cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation by third parties, and self-neglect of vulnerable adults 18 years of age or older. APS provides protective services to reduce or eliminate the risk of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation. Call at 202-541-3950.
Kuehner Place for Abused and Neglected Elderly: Kuehner Place for the Abused and Neglected Elderly offers a safe haven for senior citizens who have been abused, neglected, financially exploited, or displaced. Call at 202-797-8806 ext. 1311.
ElderSAFE: The first program of its kind in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, to provide safe temporary shelter, to coordinate and provide community referrals, and to increase public awareness and education about elder abuse. Call their helpline Monday-Friday from 9 am-5 pm at 301-816-5099.
DC Emergency Shelter Hotline Department of Human Services maintains a 24-hour shelter hotline to facilitate access to information on available programs and services. The Emergency Shelter program provides beds on a first-come, first-served basis, to any homeless person. Call at 202-399-7039.
Volare: Volare provides free, holistic, and trauma-informed advocacy, legal, and therapeutic services to survivors of any type of crime in the District of Columbia. We believe in survivor-defined care, healing, and justice. This means that only survivors can make decisions about what healing and justice look like for them. Volare provides resources and support to survivors making those decisions. Call at 202-742-1727.
Crime Victim Compensation: The Crime Victims Compensation Program provides financial assistance and reimbursement to innocent victims of violent crime and their families with crime-related expenses. Call 202-879-4216, mail an application, or email [email protected].
MPD Victim Services Branch: MPD’s Victim Services Branch provides support, information, and referrals to victims and their families. Call at 202-727-9099
National Resources
The Department of Justice Elder Justice Initiative: maintains an interactive state map that shows available resources in your state.
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging: Report scams affecting seniors to the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Aging Fraud Hotline at 1-855-303-9470 and read Fighting Fraud: U.S. Senate Aging Committee Identifies Top 10 Scams Targeting Our Nation’s Seniors
FINRA: a resource to educate investors. You can conduct a background check on your investment professional or contact the Securities Helpline for Seniors if you have questions or concerns about your investment accounts.
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center: Locate your state or county’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman and they can look into concerns you have about treatment at a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Eldercare Locator: offers a helpline at 1-800-677-1116. online chat, or email at [email protected] to locate supportive resources in your community like home health aides or meals-on-wheels programs.
National Adult Protective Services Association: NAPSA’s Get Help Map assists in finding your local Adult Protective agency which y may be able to help by investigating your situation and connecting you to local support services or law enforcement.
More Resources & Information
Visit our Elder Abuse and Neglect Information Page to learn more.
Ensuring your safety is vital, visit the Safety Planning Resource Page to create a safety plan.
To address the trauma associated with elder abuse, visit our Mental Health & Self Care page.
If you need financial or housing resources after your victimization, visit our Financial Assistance Resources and Housing Resources page.
If your elder abuse involved sexual assault, find more resources on the Sexual Assault page.
If your elder abuse involved fraud, find more resources on the Financial Fraud page.
If you are unable to stay at a domestic violence shelter, visit our Housing Resources page to find shelter.
