Adult Protective Services (aps)
Provided by SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
Descriptions
Responds to reports of neglect or abuse of older adults and people with disabilities. Neglect may include neglect by another, and/or self-neglect. Abuse may include financial, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse by another. APS social workers are on call 24 hours a day to assist those suffering from neglect or abuse.
If abuse is taking place in a licensed residential or long-term care facility, call the Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
Eligibility
Suspected abuse or neglect must be related to seniors (age 60 and older) or dependent adults (age 18-64).
Application Process
Call 24/7 Reporting Line or fax to make a report. For questions about matters other than reports, call general information line.
Documents
None
Fees
No fee
Service Areas
- Santa Barbara County
Phone
| (844) 751-6729 | 24/7 Reporting Hotline |
| (805) 346-8351 | |
| (805) 737-6020 | Lompoc Office General Information Line |
| (805) 681-4550 | Santa Barbara General Information Office |
| (805) 346-8303 | Santa Maria General Information Office |
| (805) 922-1236 | Long-Term Care Ombudsman Number |
| (805) 681-4402 |
Hours
Mon 8am - 5pm;
Tue 8am - 4:30PM;
Wed 8am - 4:30PM;
Thu 8am - 4:30PM;
Fri 8am - 4:30PM;
Address
234 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110
Disabilities Access
Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
Address
234 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110
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Information last updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00