Protective Services for Adults (PSA)

• Description:

  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, and
  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 and
  Guardianship.
  Petition the court when APS Supportive Services are not enough to ensure safety due to legal incompetence.
  
  

  Provider:Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
  Provider Address:112 East Post Road, White Plains, NY, 10601
  Areas Served:Westchester
  Transport Available:No
  Telephone:

  (914)995-2259
  

  Website:http://www.westchestergov.com/social/MA/APS.htm
  41.02
  -73.75
  Last Update:8/14/2023 3:13 PM
  Target Population:Older Adults

Eligibility Requirements

• Female Age From:0
  Female Age To:150
  Male Age From:0
  Male Age To:150