Adult Services

Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services is mandated by N.C. General Statute 108A to evaluate reports of alleged abuse, caretaker neglect, self-neglect and/or exploitation of disabled adults. If reports are screened in an APS social worker will respond to investigate the allegations of the report and evaluate the adult’s circumstances. If needs are found the adult can be connected to services to address identified needs.

After Hours & Weekends

Call Yancey County Sheriff’s Department
(828) 682-2124

Ask to speak to the on-call social work supervisor about making an adult protective services report.

To ensure timely response times, please do not make reports through email.

How to make an APS Report

Hours Of Operation
Monday - Friday
828-682-6148

or

Come to our office:
320 Pensacola Road
Burnsville, NC 28714

Ask to speak to the intake social worker about making an adult protective services report.

To ensure timely response times, please do not make reports through email.