Senior Protective Services Long Island
If imminent danger exists and immediate help is needed, call the police at 911. In life-threatening situations, a caseworker will begin an investigation within 24 hours. In all other situations, a caseworker will visit within three working days.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
When you feel a senior or yourself is in harm or a danger to themselves for others, or if there is an elderly person in your neighborhood that seems isolated and without family, this is the agency to call.
- Suffolk County 631-854-3195 or 631-854-3196
- Nights, Weekends or Holidays 631-854-9100
- Nassau County 516-227-8472
- Queens 212-676-2444
Emergency Assistance For Adults (EAA)
Program for hardship helps with food, clothing, housing, etc. Call your Department of Social Services.
- South West 631-854-6600
- Nassau County 516-227-8523
- Coram 631-854-2300
- Riverhead 631-853-8730
- Smithtown 631-853-8714
Mobile Crisis Team
A team of professionals will come to your home in the community if there is a psychiatric emergency or if somebody is in danger of harming themselves or others.
- Nassau County 516 572-6419
- Suffolk County 631-952-3333
Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS)
Elder Abuse Counseling Program
PO Box 428 Holbrook, NY 11741
631-360-3606
Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse is a national problem affecting over one million older people. This abuse can be physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, sexual abuse, or neglect by another individual. There are services available to help elder abuse victims. for non-emergency situations, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging can provide information and assistance to the victim. Adult Protective Services, is a state-mandated program designed to assist adults 18 or older who are in danger.
Suffolk County Department of Social Services (Hauppauge)
- 631-854-3195
- 631-854-3196
- 631-854-3197
- Nights, Weekends or Holidays
- 631-854-9100
Managed Care Complaint Hotline
1-800-206-8125