Vulnerable Adults

Happy Older Adults

Minnesota law mandates safe environments and services for vulnerable adults and protective services for vulnerable adults who have been maltreated. To report suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult, contact the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC). The MAARC is the statewide common entry point for to report suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults. Reports will be promptly submitted to the appropriate investigative agencies.

The general public can call MAARC toll-free to make a report at 1- 844-880-1574. Mandated reporters (those who legally must submit a report) can submit a report via the MAARC’s web-based reporting system .

To learn more, visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Adult Protection and Elder Abuse site.

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Mailing Address:
Minnesota Board on Aging
P.O. Box 64976
St. Paul, MN 55164
mba.dhs@state.mn.us

Office Address:
Elmer L. Anderson Human Services
540 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55164

Minnesota Board on Aging
Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care
Data Requests

Responsible Authority:
Reena Shetty, Executive Director

Phone: 651-431-2500
Fax: 651-431-7453