Adult Abuse and Neglect - Kootenay

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. IHA is a designated agency under the Adult Guardianship Legislation.

Agency

Interior Health

Adult Abuse and Neglect - Kootenay - Virtual

Reporting Line: 1-844-870-4754

- Abuse/Neglect Reporting Line

Application Process

To report abuse, neglect or self-neglect of an adult to Interior Health designated agency, call the Reporting Line or see the 'Make a report through our webform' link on the website.

Eligibility

Open

Main Website: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/information-for/seniors/adult-abuse-and-neglect

Service delivery

Virtual

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