Adult protection
Report suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center at 844-880-1574, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Mandated reporters—including law enforcement, educators, doctors, nurses, social workers and other licensed professionals—can use a web-based reporting system. Reports will be promptly submitted to the appropriate investigative agencies.
Definitions of vulnerable adult and maltreatment
A vulnerable adult can be anyone over age 18 who:
- Has a physical, mental or emotional disorder that makes it difficult for the person to care for themselves without help and to protect themselves from maltreatment
- Is in a hospital, nursing home, transitional care unit, assisted living, housing with services, board and care, foster care or other licensed care facility
- Receives services such as home care, day services, personal care assistance or other licensed services.