We’re often asked about where older Vermonters should go for help on a certain issue. Here are some resources you can use to get the assistance you need. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you can dial 2-1-1 for assistance any time.
Guide of Help Options for Elder Abuse/Exploitation/Neglect
This guide highlights help options in VT for those experiencing elder abuse/exploitation/neglect, including hotlines/helplines, case managers and social workers, domestic violence organizations, legal advocacy organizations, and ways to report to law enforcement: https://ago.vermont.gov/sites/ago/files/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HelpGuide.pdf
Do you have an emergency?
Are you: Hurt? Fearing for the safety of yourself or someone else? If you or another person are in an emergency call 9-1-1
Do not delay in contacting emergency services if you have a health or safety emergency.
Looking for agencies, programs, services or resources? Get help with:
If you have any other questions about what kinds of programs or services are available in your town or area, dial 2-1-1 or visit Vermont 2-1-1’s webpage.
Do you want to report concerns of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or deceptive business tactics or scams?
What do you want to do? |
Who should you call? |
Do you want to report elder abuse, neglect or exploitation (physical or financial)? |
Do BOTH of these:1st: Call your local or state police so that they can begin investigating and responding to the potential crime.2nd: Call Adult Protective Services at 1-800-564-1612. APS has different powers & responsibilities than the police, and can only take action if the victim legally qualifies as a “vulnerable adult.” |
Do you want to report Medicaid fraud? |
Call 1-802-828-5511 (Attorney General Office’s Medicaid Fraud & Residential Abuse Unit. |
Do you want to complain about a business or scam? |
1-800-649-2424 (Attorney General Office Consumer Assistance Program) |