Adult Protective Services
Emergency reports
Do not use email in emergency situations or to make a vulnerable adult report.
For an immediate response—24 hours a day, seven days a week—call 844-880-1574 to reach the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center.
About adult protection
A vulnerable adult is any person, 18 or older, who receives services from a licensed health care facility or home care or personal care assistance provider in Minnesota, or who requires assistance to provide for his or her own care. This person also is unable or unlikely to report maltreatment because of a physical or mental limitation.
A vulnerable adult is a victim of maltreatment when she or he is subjected to abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
The Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center refers maltreatment reports to the lead investigative agency within the appropriate jurisdiction: County adult protection services, the state Office of Health Facility Complaints, the Minnesota Department of Human Services Licensing Division, or law enforcement, depending on where the maltreatment occurred and whether or not criminal activity is suspected.
For general questions about Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties Adult Protection Services, call 507-238-4757 or 507-526-3265.
Chemical Dependency Services (CDS)
CDS assesses individuals with problems due to use of alcohol or drugs and makes recommendations for treatment when needed. They provide education regarding effects of alcohol and drug use, and provides funding for treatment to eligible clients.
For more information or to request an assessment call (507) 526-3265 in Faribault County or (507) 238-4757 in Martin County and ask to speak to the Social Service Intake Worker.
Developmental Disabilities Services (DD)
DD provides services to persons with developmental disabilities to help them achieve independence, productivity, and community integration. For information on available services or eligibility screenings call (507) 526-3265 in Faribault County or (507) 238-4757 in Martin County and ask to speak to the Social Service Intake Worker.
Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)
A description of this program is located under the Community Health – Elderly or Persons with Disabilities section of the website.
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