Senior Abuse Law

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

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

• 1-800-392-0210 (For suspected elder mistreatment in the home and in long-term care facilities)
• 1-800-309-3282 (To reach the Missouri State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, out of state number)
• 573-526-0727 (To reach the Missouri State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, in state number)

Additional Information

State elder abuse statistics and/or other publications, Available Here.

Missouri State Government Agencies

The following Missouri agencies can help you file a complaint against a nursing or long-term care facility, as well as provide you with additional information and support regarding senior neglect and abuse:

• Missouri Adult Protective Services
• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
• Missouri Attorney General’s Office
• Missouri Ombudsman Program

Missouri Laws and Regulations

The following laws were enacted to help protect seniors in Missouri against abuse:

• Mo. Ann. Stat. §§ 660.250-295 Protective Services for Adults: Elder Abuse

Other Resources

• Consumer publications on topics such as identity theft and related issues