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
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
- Kentucky Office of Attorney General
- Kentucky Office of Inspector General
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
- Tennessee Adult Protective Services
- Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
- Tennessee Long Term Care Ombudsman
- Tennessee Office of Attorney General
- Tennessee Department of Health Abuse Registry
- Tennessee Department of Health
Laws and Regulations
