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Safer Communities for Seniors

The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention, part of Mozaic Senior Life, opened in September 2007 to empower victims through safe haven and services, and champion safer communities for older adults. The Center is the first of its kind to serve frail elderly in Connecticut, and was only the second in the nation when it opened.

Helpline: (203) 396-1097

Mandatory Reporting

The Mandatory Reporting timeline has changed. You are now required to report suspected elder abuse within 24 hours.  

 

Elder abuse is defined as the willful infliction of physical pain or mental anguish, or the willful deprivation by a caretaker or service providers which are necessary to maintain physical and mental health (to people age 60 years and older).

If You Suspect Abuse

For information, advice and assistance, please contact
The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention Helpline at 

(203) 396-1097

To Report Abuse

Please call the Department of Social Services Protective Services for the Elderly
Statewide Toll-free number: 1 (888) 385-4225
After Hours: Line at 2-1-1
Emergencies: 9-1-1

Other Resources

Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman: 1 (866) 388-1888

Connecticut Office of Attorney General: 1 (860) 808-5318

The Center’s Services

Intervention

Shelter Without Walls

In times of emergency the Center staff arranges for safe, confidential, short-term housing in its “Shelter without Walls,” with appropriate geriatric care at a location dependent on a client’s needs, and regardless of ability to pay. The shelter is designed for frail, elderly abuse victims, who need emergency shelter and require levels of care that a traditional domestic violence shelter may not be able to accommodate.

 

Geriatric Assessment and Care Management Services

Made available, free of charge, to victims to detect and ameliorate geriatric conditions making them susceptible to abuse that may be remedied on an outpatient basis.

Helpline

(203) 396-1097

Prevention

Raising Awareness

Raising awareness about elder abuse among professionals and community members is a major step towards preventing abuse. The Center conducts outreach and education activities for older adults and their caregivers, professional training to teach senior service providers about signs and symptoms of abuse, reporting requirements, and available intervention resources.

 

The staff is happy to speak to any group about elder abuse – young and old, professional or community member. To inquire about an education session, please call (203) 396-1097.

 

Sharing Knowledge

The Center staff works closely with local partners, academic institutions, and leaders in the field of elder abuse detection and prevention to gather insights and data. This is imperative to help prevent future abuse and build a network of safe havens for older victims.

Collaboration

Partner Agencies

They are essential to fulfilling our mission to help seniors in crisis. We collaborate closely with multiple community partners to link together a network of support to stop the cycle of elder abuse and to help the client live as independently as possible.

Funding Partners

The Center’s activities are made possible with the help of community partners and generous supports like you. As required under the Older Americans Act, all clients are invited to voluntarily contribute to the program. Donations will be kept anonymous, and can be made by contacting the Mozaic Senior Life Foundation and/or making a donation online. Funds donated by clients will be used to expand services provided to other adults in need.

For more information about presentation and services please call the Center for Elder Abuse Prevention at (203) 396-1097 or email at elderabuseprevention@mozaicsl.org.

To provide program feedback, per the Older Americans Act, please call our compliance hotline at 203-372-5125.

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