Elder Abuse Response Program

Service provides:

• Elder Abuse Intake - intake process to answer questions, provide referrals for local supports and services, and when appropriate, a referral to Stop Abuse in Families Society's adult counselling program or group programs

• Elder Abuse Awareness - presentations to the community, organizations, and businesses who want to be able to recognize the signs of elder abuse, how to help, and what resources are available for those in their community on this issue

• Reporting of Elder Abuse - encouragement of the general public to report elder abuse whenever they suspect it's occurring; reporting often leads to interventions that can save property, money, dignity, and life

Elder is defined as 50 years and older.

• 50 years and older
• who are dealing specifically with abuse issues

• call to book a brief phone consultation with an elders’ resource co-ordinator
• call or e-mail for more information
• or to report elder abuse (individuals can also contact their local police detachment, call 211, or speak to their health care professional)

• Seniors / Older Adults - Elder Abuse
• Violence / Abuse - Abuse Reporting
• Violence / Abuse - Elder Abuse
• Violence / Abuse - Outreach / Prevention

Appointments may be scheduled outside of office hours depending on the client''s and counsellor''s schedules.