The Family Violence/Special Victims Unit and the White Collar Crimes Unit handle cases of elder abuse including caregiver neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and financial exploitation. The units are comprised of assistant district attorneys, victim witness advocates, and state police troopers specially trained to address elder abuse offenses. The unit provides investigation, prosecution, and victim assistance in elder abuse cases.
REPORT SUSPECTED ABUSE OF ELDER PERSONS. CALL 911
Massachusetts Executive Office
of Elder Affairs Hotline
For physical, emotional or financial neglect or abuse:
1-800-922-2275
www.mass.gov/elders
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
For physical, emotional or financial abuse occurring in a nursing home or by someone who is employed by a licensed organization
1-800-462-5540
www.mass.gov/dph/opp
Helpful Resources
South Shore Elderly Services, Inc.
Covering Braintree, Cohasset, Holbrook, Milton,
Quincy, Randolph, Weymouth
781-848-3910
159 Bay State Drive
Braintree 02184
www.sselder.org
Springwell, Inc.
Covering Brookline, Needham, Wellesley
617-926-4100
125 Walnut Street
Watertown 02472
www.springwell.com
Hessco Elder Services
Covering Canton, Dedham, Foxborough, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Westwood, Wrentham
781-784-4944
1 Merchant Street
Sharon 02067
www.hessco.org
Old Colony Elder Services
Covering Avon & Stoughton
508-584-1561
144 Main Street
Brockton 02301
www.oldcolonyelderservices.org
BayPath Elder Services
Covering Dover
508-949-6640
33 Boston Post Road West
Marlborough 01752
www.baypath.org
Tri-Valley Elder Services
Covering Franklin & Medway
508-573-7200
10 Mill Street
Dudley 01571
www.trivalleyinc.org