Adult Protection

Adult Protective Services helps at-risk adults who are experiencing abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.

An at-risk adult is someone who is 18 years of age or older and who is:

  • Unable to perform or obtain services necessary for their health, safety,  and welfare or
  • Lacks the ability to make or understand responsible decisions.

Report An At-Risk Adult

To report concerns for an at-risk adult living in Broomfield County, call the local Hotline at 720-887-2271 or the statewide Hotline at 1-844-264-5437.

 In an emergency or a life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately.

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If you suspect an at-risk adult may be experiencing mistreatment or is self-neglecting his or her basic needs, call the county department where the at-risk adult lives to make a report. It’s OK to report even if you just suspect something is wrong as long as you make the report in good faith.