If there are immediate or life-threatening concerns contact 911 or speak directly to a worker.

Abuse Reporting Contacts

To report incidents of Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse that occurred in Kern County:

• Toll Free 24 hours a day (800) 277-7866
• Or (661) 868-1006
• Or submit your concerns online: Public Reporting of Elder or Dependent Abuse

To report Incidents of abuse that occur in licensed facilities please contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman:

• 24 hour crisis line (800) 231-4024
• Or (661) 323-7884

Online Mandated Report

• Mandated Reporting
• FAQ for Submitting Online Reports (PDF)
• Mandated Reporting Training (PDF)
• Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse (PDF)

Videos

• Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
• Reporting Abuse