LANWT Knowledge Library - Abuse

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Where can I find information on child/elder abuse?

 

Abuse & Neglect, Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services (TDPRS)

800-252-5400 (Austin) (Abuse/Neglect Hotline)

800-647-7418 (Abuse in MHMR facilities)

www.tdprs.state.tx.us

Intakes 24 hours a day of complaints relating to abuse (of children, the disabled, elders and adults subject to exploitation), and referral for investigation by local TDPRS office

Abuse or Neglect in Long Term Care Facilities, Texas Department of Health (TDH)

800-228-1570 (Health facility compliance)

http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/

Abuse/neglect of children or elders in licensed heath care facilities, investigation of complaints against facilities or persons licensed by TDH, community education on health care, individualized advice, mailing of forms-documents and referral services

Ombudsman Services, Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services (TDPRS)

800-720-7777 (Austin)

http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/

Receives complaints from the public, persons being investigated, and others relating to open abuse investigations

 

 

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