Centre County Human Services - Office of Aging - Protective Services

420 Holmes Street, Suite 245, Bellefonte, PA 16823

Eligibility

An older adult in need of Protective Services must be: * 60 years of age or older * Reside in Pennsylvania * Be incapacitated * Have no responsible caretaker * Be at imminent risk of death or danger to his/her person or property

Hours

Protective Services are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

(814) 355-6716

Voice

Application process

Please contact the Office of Aging during buisness hours, or either of the emergency numbers.

Fees

Services free of charge

Service area

Centre, PA

Description

Provides protective services to the older adult population whom are at imminent risk of danger. The Office of Aging has the ability to accept Reports of Abuse, to investigate these reports; to assess the needs of clients at risk. The goal is to develop and coordinate the implementation of services designed to reduce or eliminate the risk of danger to the client’s person or property.

What's Here

Elder Abuse Prevention Older Adults Adult Protective Services

Providing organization

Centre County Human Services - Office of Aging

Assists individuals 60 years of age or older to remain independent in the least restrictive environment as long as possible