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Elder Abuse and Neglect Agencies- St. Louis, Missouri
2009 Update
Elder Abuse and Neglects Agencies in St.
Louis, Missouri
Elder Abuse and neglect agencies in St. Louis, Missouri provide
services to elder adults who have experienced acts which are
distressing and harmful. Elder abuse and neglect agencies in St.
Louis, Missouri help seniors deal with various abusive circumstances
with causation occurring from various physical, psychological,
financial or sexual factors. Concerns related to neglect are also
assisted by these services. Neglect is referred to when individuals
have been deprived of the proper clothing, heat, medication or other
essential necessities. The following elder abuse and neglect agencies
in St. Louis, Missouri seek to assist in alleviating these concerns:
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Elder abuse and neglect agencies in St. Louis Missouri
Division of Senior and Disability Services Abuse,
Neglect, and Financial Exploitation Hotline
Phone:
800-392-0210, TDD 800-669-8819
Fax:
573-526-8538
P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Website:
www.dhss.mo.gov/ElderAbuse/index.html
Counties Served:
Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis,
St. Louis City
Description:
The Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline responds
to reports of elder abuse and neglect or in circumstances of financial
exploitation of
persons 60 years of age or older and disabled adults between age
18 and 59. This program provides investigation, intervention, and
assistive services to victims of elder abuse and neglect in St. Louis,
Missouri.
Legal Advocates for Abused Women
Phone:
314-535-5229
Fax:
314-535-0696
P.O. Box 15137, St. Louis, MO 63110
Email:
laaw@sbcglobal.net
Website:
www.laawstl.org
Counties Served:
Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis,
St. Louis City
Description:
LAAW assists victims of abuse in
times of crisis. LAAW offers free legal representation at Order of
Protection hearings as well as providing safety planning, social &
legal referrals, and other resources for abused women.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Phone:
314-918-8222
Fax:
314-918-9188
8702 Manchester, Brentwood, MO 63144
Email:
info@ltcop-stl.org
Website:
www.ltcop-stl.org
Counties Served:
Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis,
St. Louis City
Description:
Assists in advocating for residents of nursing homes. Assists in
providing
counseling and legal referrals for individuals with problems in long
term
care facilities.
Debra K. Schuster, P.C.
Phone:
314-872-2166
Fax:
314-991-8009
1001 Craig Road, #260, Creve Coeur, MO 63146
Email:
dks@dschuster.com
Website:
www.dschuster.com
Counties Served:
Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City
Description:
Debra Schuster’s practice focuses on the various concerns of each
client – not just their legal issues. Her practice includes assistance
with a multitude of concerns including Medicare, durable powers of
attorney, guardianship, long-term care and disability, Medicaid and
asset protection,
abuse, neglect and financial exploitation, estate planning, and
special needs trusts. Will go to client’s home when necessary.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Phone:
314-881-6000
Fax:
314-531-6712
4127 Forest Park Ave, , St. Louis, MO 63108
Website:
www.servingthepoor.com
Counties Served:
Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis,
St. Louis City
Description:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a non-profit
organization providing personal assistance with clothing, rent,
utilities, transportation and various others economic, emotional and
spiritual needs. furniture, food,
clothing, rent, utilities, transportation and companionship to
people facing economic, emotional or spiritual crisis. We try to help
people to grow spiritually by offering person to person
service to individuals in need.
The above are not paid for but are complimentary listings provided to
elder abuse and neglect agencies in St. Louis Missouri.
Information adapted from St. Louis Times Information For Older Adults
Resource Guide 2009 Edition
www.stlouistimes.com
Additional Information and
webpage by Paul Susic MA Licensed
Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
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