Adult Protective Services (APS)

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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 or visit the Ombudsman Services page for more options.

Divisional Programs

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@dbctl.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