Kern County, CA
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Services Provided
Adult Protective Services (APS) provides the following:
- Information on scams targeting elder and dependent adults
- Investigation of suspected abuse and/or neglect of elder and dependent adults
- Investigation of protection issues and analysis of the level of risk to victim
- Case management services to those accepting assistance
- Tangible services such as emergency food, clothing and assistance in finding appropriate shelter
- Coordination of services through multidisciplinary teams providing collaborative services through community agencies and resources
- To report abuse click here: Report Abuse
Note: APS does not investigate suspected abuse in long-term care (LTC) settings. For suspected abuse in LTC settings, contact the LTC Ombudsman at (661) 323-7884.
Divisional Programs
- Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS) Conservatorship
- Public Guardian (Probate Conservatorship)
- Outreach Programs: Volunteer Senior Outreach (VSOP) and Seniors Active, Giving and Engaged (SAGE)
Contact Information
Address
Kern County Aging and Adult Services
5357 Truxtun Ave. (just east of Mohawk)
Bakersfield, CA 93309
ATTN: Adult Protective Services
Map/Directions
Phone: (661) 868-1006
Toll Free: (800) 277-7866
Fax: (661) 247-8344
Email: apsinfo@technestng.com
Program Director:
- Colleen Philley: (661) 868-1094
Assistant Program Director:
- David Poole: (661) 868-0896
Program Supervisor(s):
- Erik Jacobs: (661) 868-1092
- Mayra Torres: (661) 868-1050
- Melissa Gibson: (661) 868-1114
- Michelle Brown: (661) 868-1020
- Orlando Montoya: (661) 868-1011