Explore resources focusing on advocacy, promoting equity, ending the abuse of individuals with disabilities, and identifying available services and programs.
To Report An Incident Of Abuse
If you know or suspect that a vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, call 911 or local law enforcement. Otherwise, call Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) at 844-880-1574. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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The Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act of 2018
25-page summary of the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act written by the Minnesota House Research Department.
Maltreatment Definitions
Two-page PDF defining maltreatment as the abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult and all it encompasses.
How to report a fraud
DHS website that informs on how to submit tips on fraud and abuse around program integrity and investigations to ensure taxpayer dollars are used reasonably and appropriately.
Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs: Best Practices for an Abuse-free Environment
Best practices for protecting the health, safety, and dignity of all people with special needs and disabilities. As part of this, the Justice Center makes available resources, guidance, and tools to provider agencies to help prevent abuse and neglect from occurring. Resources on this page include a list of suggested best practices to promote abuse-free environments, a sample policy on abuse prevention, and guidance for providers on corrective action plans.
Administration for Community Living
The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and fully participate in their communities. The ACL provides resources and access to the high quality services and support.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
A unique combination of litigation, public policy advocacy, coalition building and leadership, public education, and media outreach as well as technical assistance.
Disability Justice
An online resource for legal professionals, continuing legal education courses, law schools, students, and others dedicated to protecting the rights of people with developmental disabilities.
Treatment Advocacy Center
Resources to help eliminate barriers to the treatment of mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health
Extensive list of mental health resources aiding in finding a health care provider or treatment.
Digital Resources for Mental Health
A Social Work License Map with 60 Digital Resources for Mental Health, including government, population-specific, military/veterans, minority, seniors, women, and youth/teens/college students. Links to Getting Help, Support and Hotlines provided.