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National Center on Elder Abuse Resources for Kentucky and Tennessee

Kentucky

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Kentucky:

  • 800-752-6200 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home or in long term care facilities)
  • 800-372-2973 (To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program calling within Kentucky)
  • 800-372-2991 (To reach the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program calling from out-of-state)
  • 800-627-4702 (For TTY access to the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program)
  • 800-200-3633 (To reach the Legal Helpline for Older Kentuckians)

State Government Agencies

Tennessee

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Tennessee:

  • 888-APS-TENN (1-888-277-8366) to report suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation of adults who are unable to protect themselves due to a physical or mental limitation. Make a report online HERE Contact 911 if the situation is a life-threatening emergency.

To reach regional Long Term Care Ombudsman offices, access the District Ombudsman. To contact the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman:

  • Tel: 615-837-5112
  • Toll Free: 877-236-0013
  • TDD: 615-532-3893

State Government Agencies

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