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Protection & Advocacy Older Adult Protective ServicesOlder Adult Protective Services
PCA’s Older Adult Protective Services (OAPS) team helps to detect, prevent and protect older Philadelphians from all forms of abuse, including physical, sexual and psychological abuse; self-neglect or neglect by a caregiver; and financial exploitation.
Intake workers are available 24 hours a day to provide intake, investigation, assessment, care planning and crisis resolution. Reports of suspected abuse may be made confidentially 24/7 by anyone, including the older adult in need. To make a report of suspected abuse, call 215-765-9040.
Report Suspected Abuse or Self-Neglect
Reports of suspected abuse or self-neglect can be made 24/7 by calling the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040.
Additional Resources
Warning Signs
Common warning signs of abuse.
Financial Exploitation
Local financial exploitation resources.
Research and Materials
Research, tools and awareness materials.