Adult Protective Services | Lucas County Job And Family Services
3737 West Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623-0007
Eligibility
Anyone can report elder abuse. The adults in need of protection must live in Lucas County, be age 60 or older and be possible victims of physical/emotional/sexual abuse, neglect, self neglect and/or financial exploitation. (NOTE: Abuse, neglect or exploitation in state licensed nursing homes must be referred to the Ohio Department of Health complaint hotline or the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman's Office. Complaints about State licensed mental health group homes should be referred to the county Mental Health Board, as well as to APS).
Required documents
No documentation required
Hours
Mon-Sun 24 hours
(855) 644-6277
Voice·
voice | State of Ohio’s Adult Protective Services Hotline
Languages
- Arabic
- Interpretation services available
- Spanish
Fees
No fees
Service area
Lucas County, Ohio
Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect and/or exploitation of impaired adults in need of protection. Cases accepted for service are investigated fully, and identified problem areas which may affect the client's well-being are assessed. Adult Protective Services is mandated by Ohio law. Health care staff, social service workers and other professionals are mandatory reporters. Reports may be made anonymously.
Last assured
03/26/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Lucas County Job And Family Services