
STEPS
TO PREVENT ELDER ABUSE
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Elder Abuse is preventable and everyone has a role to play.
1) Listen
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2) Educate
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3) Report
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4) Build A Community
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5) Reach Out
OUR
MISSION
Northeastern Nevada SAFE is dedicated to protecting elders under guardianship by ensuring their safety, dignity, and freedom from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
SAFE provides trained volunteer advocates to protected persons in guardianship cases who cannot advocate for themselves, assists guardians in fulfilling their duties, and offers the Court an unbiased perspective focused on the best interests of the elder.
SAFE also serves seniors throughout Northeastern Nevada by identifying and addressing unmet needs including food insecurity, safety concerns, and access to basic necessities ensuring vulnerable elders receive support even when they are not under guardianship.
(775) 778-1626
ADULT PROTECTIVE
SERVICES
If a vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, the local police, sheriff's office or emergency medical service should be contacted.
If the person is not in immediate danger, the report should be made via one of the designated phone numbers or online.
(888) 729-0571
RESOURCES


