Report Abuse and Neglect

If you have concerns that an elderly or at-risk adult is being mistreated or is self-neglecting, please call our 24/7 abuse and neglect hotline at 303-636-1750. Your report is anonymous and confidential.

Services for Adults and Seniors

Arapahoe County’s Department of Human Services offers financial assistance and protective services to support at-risk adults and seniors in our community.

• Adult Protection investigates reports of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of seniors or at-risk adults and provides protective services
• Food, Financial and Medical Benefits for low-income adults, which can include the following benefits:
  • Aid to the Blind
  • Aid to the Needy Disabled
  • Food Assistance
  • General Assistance
  • Long Term Care
  • Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
  • Medicare Savings Program
  • Medicaid
  • Old Age Pension

Other County Services

• Arapahoe / Douglas Works! Workforce Center offers job-search assistance and training for mature job-seekers.
• Senior Resources Division offers services to assist seniors in maintaining a healthy, active and independent life, including chore and homemaker programs and senior transportation on wheelchair-accessible buses.
• Senior and Veteran Tax Exemptions allow a portion of the value of a primary residence to be exempted from property tax.
• Veterans Service Office assists veterans and their dependents with filing for veteran assistance benefits.