Reporting Adult Abuse and Neglect to Interior Health
Abuse / Neglect, Disability Services, Seniors Services, and Victim Services
Provided by Interior Health
- Adult Abuse and Neglect.
Abuse is the deliberate mistreatment of an adult which causes physical, mental, or emotional harm or damage to their property or their assets. There are different types of abuse, and it can happen to anyone, at any age, in any culture, no matter what his or her gender, income, or religion. Learn more about Adult Guardianship Laws in B.C. - How do you know if there is a problem?
Neglect is the failure to provide necessary care, assistance, guidance, or attention causing the person physical, mental, or emotional harm. Self-neglect is when an adult fails to take care of their own basic needs to the point that causes the person physical, mental, or emotional harm, or significant loss of their assets. Find out more to help you recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. - How do I report abuse or neglect?
Interior Health is a designated agency and responds to reports of adult abuse and neglect. Visit the Getting Help page for more information, and contact a designated agency responder in your community or call toll-free 1-844-870-4754.
More information
Find out more about abuse and neglect and how you can help.
Toll Free: 1-844-870-4754
Website: https://www.interiorhealth.ca...
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Interior Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Liaison Therapist (Physio Navigator)
- Vulnerable Adult Abuse and Neglect Report Line
- SCAN - Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Clinic
Availability
Service area: Interior Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Disability Services
Seniors Services
Victim Services
Ways to Access
- Provided by phone
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.