Adult Abuse and Neglect

Adult Abuse and Neglect

Adult Protection Services
Responds to reports of abuse, neglect, or self-neglect of adults unable to seek support and assistance due to restraint, physical or mental limitation, illness, disease, injury or any other condition that affects their ability to make decisions about the abuse or neglect. Northern Health is a designated agency under the Adult Guardianship Act.
Agency
Northern Health
Adult Abuse and Neglect - Virtual
Phone Numbers
Crisis Line: 250-565-7414
- Adult Protection Line
Toll Free Line: 1-844-465-7414
Main Fax: 250-565-2640
Eligibility
Open
Application Process
Call to report abuse, neglect or self-neglect of an adult.
Monday
08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
08:30 - 16:30
Thursday
08:30 - 16:30
Friday
08:30 - 16:30
Voicemail available 24 hours a day,7 days a week
Main Website: https://www.northernhealth.ca/health-topics/adult-abuse-adult-guardianship
Languages
English
Service delivery
Virtual
Coverage Area
Haida Gwaii
Prince Rupert and Coast Ts'msyen
Nisga'a
North Peace
South Peace
Fort Nelson
Coast Mountain
Hazelton
Kitimat Haisla
Prince George
Mackenzie
Quesnel
Vanderhoof
Bulkley Valley Witset
Fraser Lake
Fort St. James
Lakes District-Burns Lake

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