ELDER PROTECTION HELPLINE
(520) 339-2801

Elder Protection Program

ARC’s skilled professional case managers help seniors escape abusive and life-threatening situations. We employ the generosity of Tucson area adult care homeowners to help provide safe temporary housing, acquire immediate medical care, and transition to long-term housing– all free of charge. Funding is provided by the US Department of Justice and the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Pima County

Our services include:

• Professional Crisis Intervention and Support services for people over 50 or for individuals with disabilities experiencing abuse or neglect
• Professional Case Management Services and help navigating the justice system and acquiring appropriate legal and social services
• Obtaining remote orders of protection
• Safety Planning and help locating accessible long-term housing.

What happens when you call?

• Be heard, supported and believed
• Regain control over the situation
• Develop and enhance personal strengths and coping skills
• Gain knowledge and skills for financial and housing stability
• Learn how to acquire government benefits and assistance

You may be a victim of elder
abuse if:

• You have been physically assaulted, injured, or restrained
• You have been denied, medication, food, hearing aids, eyeglasses, walker, crutches or cane, or denied contact with family and friends
• You are being pressured to give someone information or control over your finances or assets
• Someone is insulting, yelling or threatening to move you against your will

Resources

Download a research brief from the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) about Social Isolation, Loneliness and Elder Mistreatment.