Adult Protective Services (APS) - Mesa County Department of Human Services

Agency : Mesa County Department of Human Services

Location: 510 29 1/2 RD - Mesa County

Telephone: (970) 248-2888

Description: The APS Program offers protective services to at-risk adults. Definition: "An individual eighteen years of age or older who is susceptible to mistreatment, self-neglect, or exploitation because the individual is unable to perform or obtain services necessary for his/her health, safety, or welfare or lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning his/her person or affairs." Types of Abuse: - Physical Abuse - Sexual Abuse - Caregiver Neglect - Self Neglect - Exploitation If someone is concerned about a friend, neighbor or loved one in any of the above areas mentioned, individuals are encouraged to call the Department of Human Services intake line at (970)248-2888 option 2. The APS Program refers possible criminal activities to law enforcement and/or the district attorney for criminal investigation and possible prosecution.

Address: 510 29 1/2 RD

Hours: N/A

Eligibility: At risk adults age 18 and older. Area Served: Mesa County

Categories: Adult Protective Services Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation

Application Process: Call the intake line to report suspected abuse

Languages Offered: English, Spanish

Disability Access: N/A

Wheelchair Accessibility: No

Available to Immigrants w/o Documentation: No

Insurance Accepted: No