Elder Voice Family Advocates suggests a three step system if you suspect or witness the abuse or neglect of a vulnerable individual whether they live in their own home, a nursing home or an assisted living/memory care  facility. 

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1. Call Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) - Toll free 1-844-880-1574 

2. Call the local police department in the city where your loved one is residing and file a police report.

3. Report the abuse or suspected abuse to your loved one’s primary care provider.

Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC)

Adults 18 years and over:

Toll free 1-844-880-1574

This reporting line is confidential and your identity cannot be released without a court order.

Press option 1 to report the suspected abuse or neglect.

Press option 2 to listen to information about MAARC.

 

Other Resources:

• DHS Information Desk
  651-431-2000
  TTY/TDD service: 800-627-3529

• Link to your local Health Department

• Office of Health Facility Complaints 
  651-201-4200

• Minnesota Board of Nursing 
  (612) 317-3000

• MN Aging - Senior LinkAge Line® 
  Toll free 1-800-333-2433

• Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care 
  651-431-2555
  toll-free at 800-657-3591
  TDD/TTY call 711)

• Youtube educational videos

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Legislative Informational Resources:

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• Capitol Steps: From Idea to Law 

• How a Bill Becomes Law & The Senate Publications office

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Elder Voice Family Advocates is not affiliated with any organization and makes no representation as to the validity and content of any resources.  The links and resources are provided to be helpful and to provide further information.

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