Adult Abuse and Neglect

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

Crisis Line: 250-565-7414

- Adult Protection Line

Toll Free Line: 1-844-465-7414

Main Fax: 250-565-2640

Application Process

Call to report abuse, neglect or self-neglect of an adult.

Eligibility

Open

Main Email: adultprotection@northernhealth.ca

Main Website: https://www.northernhealth.ca/health-topics/adult-abuse-adult-guardianship

Service delivery

Virtual

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