Report Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is not a single act but a category of violations or oversights that ultimately cause physical, emotional, or financial injury.  It is both a criminal violation and a civil matter.  Since many seniors live isolated and alone, it is not easy to see and investigate.  So how do you recognize elder abuse?  It is the intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to a senior.  The California Penal Code 368 PC defines a senior as 65 or older.

Elder abuse occurring within the City of Rio Dell can be reported by calling 9-1-1 if an emergency exists or by calling Rio Dell Police Department dispatch at (707) 764-5641.  APS, or Adult Protective Services, and other appropriate agency phone numbers are as follows:

• Humboldt County Adult Protective Services: (707) 476-2100 or (866) 527-8614
• 211 Humboldt: 2-1-1
• Area One Agency on Aging: (707) 442-3763
• Humboldt Senior Resource Center: (707) 443-9747
• Rio Dell Community Resource Center: (707) 764-5239