Adult Protective Services
  What is Adult Protective Services?

Protective Services for Adults (PSA) is a  New York State-mandated 
program which is provided without regard to income to assist adults 
age 18 or older who, because of mental or physical impairment, can 
no longer provide for their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, or
medical care, or protect themselves from neglect, abuse, or hazardous situations, and who have no one willing and able to help in
a responsible manner.


What Can Adult Protective Services Offer?

  • Investigation
  • Assessment
  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Advocacy
  • Money Management
  • Housing Referrals
  • Crisis Intervention
    1.  Short-Term Involuntary protective Service Orders (imminent risk of death or serious physical harm).
    2.  Admission to a Psychiatric Facility in conjunction with Mental Health Professionals and/or the police to a person at risk of harm to himself or others.
  • Orders of Protection
  • Guardianship
    Petition the court when APS Supportive Services are not enough to ensure safety due to legal incompetence.
Where Can I Get Additional Information?

Visit your Local Social Service Center from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, except holidays, or call (914) 995-5411 during the workweek.  For evenings (after 4:30 PM) and weekends call Emergency Services at (914) 995-2099.