Senior Abuse Law

Where To Report Elder Neglect And Abuse In Maine – Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Maine:

• 1-800-624-8404
• 1-800-624-8404 TTY (during business hours)
• 1-800-963-9490 TTY In-State (after hours)
• 1-207-287-3492 TTY Out-of-State (after hours)
• 1-800-383-2441 (For suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities).

To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman, telephone 207-621-1079 or TTY 1-800-499-0229.

State Government Agencies

• Maine Adult Protective Services
• Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman
• Maine Office of Attorney General
• Maine Office of Elder Services

Laws and Regulations

• Maine Revised Statute Title 22 Chapter 958-A §§ 3470-3493 Adult Protective Services Act
• Maine Revised Statutes Annotated Title 22, § 5107-A Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

Other Resources

• Maine Bureau of Elder Services: Guidelines for Facilities: In Cases of Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
• Legal Services for the Elderly in Maine: Elder Abuse: Still a ‘Dirty Little Secret’
• State elder abuse statistics and/or other publications are also Available Here
• Adult Protective Services