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Elder Abuse and Neglect Agencies- St. Louis, Missouri
2010 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 alleged abuse,
neglect or financial exploitation of persons 60 years of age or older
and disabled adults between age 18 and 59. The program provides
investigation, intervention, and follow-up services to victims and
stresses the mentally competent adult’s right to make their own
decisions.
Helping Elderly Live Privately & Safely (H.E.L.P.S.)
Phone:
314-913-4142
P. O.
Box 270013, St. Louis, MO 63127
Email:
aging@consultant.com
Counties Served:
Jefferson, St. Louis, St. Louis City
Description:
Experienced in conflict resolution and difficult situations. Can
assist seniors or their families with problematic areas in-home or in
a facility.
Legal Advocates for Abused Women
Phone:
314-535-5229
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 is
dedicated to helping victims of abuse in times of crisis. LAAW offers
free legal representation at Order of Protection hearings as well as
extensive safety planning, social & legal referrals, and other
resources.
Long
Term Care Ombudsman Program
Phone:
314-918-8222 Fax: 314-918-9188
8702
Manchester, Brentwood, MO 63144
Email:
mhill@ltcop-stl.org Website:
www.ltcop-stl.org
Counties Served:
Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City
Description:
LTCOP’s
Victims of Crime Program is a part of Ombudsman services. We provide
trained staff and volunteers who support nursing home residents who
may be a Victim of a Crime ,experience physical abuse, assault or
financial exploitation. We assure the victims are protected through
all available legal means and support them through the process. This
may include meeting with residents, assessing their needs,
cooperatively working with local police authorities, court systems,
lawyers and providing referrals for residents as needed.
Debra K. Schuster, P.C.
Phone:
314-991-2602 Fax: 314-991-8009
1121
Olivette Executive Parkway, #105, Creve Coeur, MO 63132
Email:
dks@dschuster.com Website:
www.dschuster.com
Counties Served:
Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City
Description:
Debra
Schuster’s practice focuses on the concerns and goals of each client –
not just their legal issues. Her practice includes 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 if needed.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Phone:
314-531-7837 Fax: 314-531-6712
100 N.
Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103
Website:
www.servingthepoor.com
Counties Served:
Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City
Description:
Clients
will receive appropriate referrals to programs and conferences to meet
their needs of crisis intervention assistance . Assistance can be
financial assistance
or goods like food and clothing
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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