Emergency/Crisis Services

EMERGENCY ....................................................................911

Adult Protective Services (APS)

State Hotline.................................................................. 800-992-6978 .............................................................................. (911 after 4:30 pm) Reporting of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of seniors.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensurerespect for the human being. www.redcross.org

American Red Cross Northeast Chapter Serving Kosciusko County .......................................... 260-484-9336

Indiana Poison Control Center ..................................... 800-222-1222

Kosciusko County Emergency Management

100 W. Center St., Warsaw 46580 .................................. 574-371-2602 Weather alert radios are provided to Kosciusko County residents in need. www.kcgov.com

Salvation Army

501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw............................................... 574-267-5361 The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Salvation Army offers emergency financial assistance and other services to assist those in need. centralusa.salvationarmy.org/warsaw

United Way..................................................................................... 211 Providing information on local not-for-profits such as food pantries, clothing, housing, clinics, counseling, assistance programs. in211.communityos.org

Veterans Crisis Line ................................. 800-273-8255 and Press 1 When emotional issues reach a crisis point, veterans and their loved ones should contact the Veterans Crisis Line. www.veteranscrisisline.net

Emergency/Crisis Services

ELDER FRAUD

AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline ........................ 877-908-3360 A free resource for AARP members and nonmembers alike. Your call helps AARP and their federal, state and community partners spot scam trends and respond to emerging threats. www.aarp.org

BBB Scam Tips & Scam Tracker ................................... 800-552-4631 Provides help in finding a trustworthy company or charity, help to sort through the solicitations they are receiving and provides one-on-one assistance in resolving problems relating to unethical marketplace behaviors. www.bbb.org/all/scamtips www.bbb.org/scamtracker

Federal Trade Commission .......................................... 877-FTC-HELP The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. www.consumer.ftc.gov

Indiana Attorney General

The Indiana Attorney General’ s Office works to identify and aggressively prosecute those who cheat or deceive the elderly. For prevention tips on common scams targeting seniors: www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/2389.htm

To sign up for email and text notifications of consumer alerts and find out about the latest scams public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INAG/subscriber/new?/topic

Medicare Fraud ............................................................. 800-HHS-TIPS

National Elder Fraud Hotline ..................................... 833-FRAUD-11 stopelderfraud.ovc.ojp.gov