County of Marin Health and Human Services

Adult Protective Services

Information on Service Adjustments During the COVID-19 Emergency

HHS is the County’s largest department with more than 700 employees who work at many sites throughout Marin. Many HHS offices have reopened with limited staffing to the public. Staff will continue to provide services remotely when possible for safety reasons, and residents in need of HHS services should consider conducting conversations over the phone or email when possible. Please call ahead if you have an appointment or require in-person assistance.

  • Adult Protective Services: (415) 473-2774.
  • Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Ombudsman: (415) 473-7446.
  • Child Protective Services: (415) 473-7153.
  • Public Assistance Call Center (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWorks): 1 (877) 410-8817.
  • General Relief: (415) 473-3450.
  • Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Access Line: 1 (888) 818-1115.
  • For information on resources and services specifically for older adults (persons 60+), persons with disabilities and family caregivers, call (415) 57-INFO (415) 457-4636 or email 457-INFO@marincounty.org.
  • HHS created a phone hotline, (415) 473-7191 (CRS 711), and an online contact form, for residents to contact staff with questions or concerns about the virus and about the county and community response. The call center is open from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays, and interpreter services are available.

  • Dial 711 for CA Relay Service (link is external)

 

If you are seeking information related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please visit our Public Health website, call the COVID-19 hotline (415) 473-7191, or email COVID-19@marincounty.org. If you are seeking information and resources for older adults, persons with disabilities, or family caregivers, please email us at 457-INFO@marincounty.org or call 415-457-INFO.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, we are experiencing very high call volumes. We will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you.

Adult Protective Services seeks to protect, prevent, and remedy abuse of elders and dependent adults. APS strives to reduce risk, maintain and enhance quality of life, promote self sufficiency and respect the right to self determination.

APS social workers investigate and seek to correct situations of abuse and neglect. The social worker will offer the older or dependent adult a plan of services, using the least restrictive method of intervention. With the goal of enabling the person to live as safely and independently as possible, the APS social worker will coordinate services with available family, supportive friends and community resources.

Anyone aged 18 to 64 who, because of their mental or physical disability is unable to effectively protect themselves against abuse or neglect, or anyone age of 65 or older, who is suspected of being abused or neglected, is eligible for APS without regard to income. If you suspect that an elderly or dependent adult is being abused or neglected, call Marin County Adult Protective Services, 24 hours/day, at (415) 473-2774. All calls are handled confidentially. If a request for APS is considered inappropriate, or if the victim refuses services, the intake social worker can provide consultation, information and referral to the caller. When necessary, APS will keep confidential the name of the person who reported the suspicions.

Process:

  1. Call APS to report suspected dependent adult or elder abuse: (415) 473-2774 
  2. Complete State of California Abuse report forms & Mail the written report within 2 working days. 

Address: 

Marin County Adult Protective Services
10 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903

If you suspect abuse in a long-term care facility, contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at (415) 473-7446.

 

Failure to report suspected abuse is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment/fine.

  • 3240 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael

  • 10 North San Pedro Rd., San Rafael

(415) 473-2774