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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

     

    ​Adult Protective Services Media Toolkit

    The Department of Human Services' (DHS) Division of Adult Protective Services (APS) developed this media toolkit designed for facilities, mandatory reporters, and community members to assist in the awareness of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of adults ages 18 to 59 living with a disability within the commonwealth.

    Learn more about APS and please use these resources to help promote APS to your clients, constituents, and network.

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions regarding the materials found in the Adult Protective Services Media Toolkit or have suggestions of additional resources that might be helpful in promoting the program, please contact the Adult Protective Services Division at RA-PWAPSQuestions@pa.gov.

    Print Materials

    APS Trifold Brochure
    Size:     8.5 x 11 inches
    Color: CMYK

    *Note: File is double-sided

     

    APS Rack Card
    Size: 3.5 x 8.5 inches
    Color: CMYK

    *Note: File is double-sided

    APS Information Card
    Size: 3.5 x 4 inches
    Color: CMYK

    * Note: File is double-sided

    Social Media

    ** Note: Right-click on thumbnail images to download at full resolution.

    Facebook

    Adult Pennsylvanians living with disabilities often depend on us for everyday needs, including their safety. Protect Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment by caregivers. Call the Protective Services Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-490-8505 to report suspected abuse. Learn more at dhs.pa.gov/APS.


    Twitter

    Thousands of adult Pennsylvanians with disabilities are abused, neglected, exploited, or abandoned each year – often by a caregiver. Know the signs of abuse and make the call to Adult Protective Services if you suspect something: 1-800-490-8505. Learn more: dhs.pa.gov/APS

    Facebook

    Abuse isn’t always easy to identify and can be hidden or disguised. By learning how to spot the signs of abuse of adults living with disabilities by a caregiver, you can protect those who can’t protect themselves. Learn more here: dhs.pa.gov/APS.
    Suspect abuse of an adult with disabilities? Report it now! Call the Protective Services Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-490-8505.

     

    Twitter

    Abuse of adults with disabilities by a caregiver isn’t always easy to identify and can be hidden or disguised. Learn the signs of abuse and make the call to Adult Protective Services if you suspect something: 1-800-490-8505
    Learn more: dhs.pa.gov/APS

    Facebook

    Make a difference in the life of a Pennsylvanian adult living with a disability by reporting suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment by a caregiver. Protect Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable by calling the Protective Services Hotline at 1-800-490-8505. Adult Protective Services (APS) can offer services such as, but not limited to:

    🏠 Temporary shelter
    💊 Medical care
    ❤️ Personal care
    💬 Counseling
    📑 Legal and financial assistance

    Learn more at dhs.pa.gov/APS.

     

    Twitter

    By calling the Protective Services Hotline at 1-800-490-8505, we can protect PA adults with disabilities from abuse. Services include:

    🏠 Temporary shelter
    💊 Medical care
    ❤️ Personal care
    💬 Counseling
    📑 Legal and financial assistance

    Learn more: dhs.pa.gov/APS

    ​Facebook

    Do you know an adult living with a disability who has had thoughts of harming themselves due to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or abandonment? If so, Adult Protective Services (APS) may be able to help. Please contact the 24/7 Protective Service Hotline at 1-800-490-8505. You can remain anonymous. Possible services are:

    🏠 Temporary Housing
    🚑 Transportation
    ❤️ Temporary in home support
    💬 Referrals to county/community supports
    📑 Assistance with applications for ongoing services

    Learn more at dhs.pa.gov/APS.

     

    Twitter

    Know an adult living with a disability who has had thoughts of harming themselves due to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or abandonment? Adult Protective Services may be able to help. Contact the Protective Service Hotline at 1-800-490-8505. Learn more: dhs.pa.gov/APS.