Adult Protection Program

AKA: Adult Protection

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Responds to reports of possible abuse, neglect or self-neglect and protects and assists vulnerable adults who:

May be in immediate and significant danger, and do not understand the danger they are in
Do not have the physical ability to get out of a dangerous situation
Are unable to protect themselves because of physical or cognitive limitations

Adult Protection may notify the public trustee if there is considerable risk of immediate, serious harm to an individual's estate. The public trustee is appointed if a person is no longer able to look after their financial affairs and has no trusted family or friends to assist.

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Service Description

Responds to reports of possible abuse, neglect or self-neglect and protects and assists vulnerable adults who:

May be in immediate and significant danger, and do not understand the danger they are in
Do not have the physical ability to get out of a dangerous situation
Are unable to protect themselves because of physical or cognitive limitations

Program Information
Service Locations & Contact Info

Products specifications

Description:	Responds to reports of possible abuse, neglect or self-neglect and protects and assists vulnerable adults who: May be in immediate and significant danger, and do not understand the danger they are in Do not have the physical ability to get out of a dangerous situation Are unable to protect themselves because of physical or cognitive limitations Adult Protection may notify the public trustee if there is considerable risk of immediate, serious harm to an individual's estate. The public trustee is appointed if a person is no longer able to look after their financial affairs and has no trusted family or friends to assist.
Eligibility:	Any member of the public can make a report if they think an adult they know is vulnerable * Professionals who fall under the Adult Protection Act's "Duty to Report" clause (section 4.2) are mandated by law to report if they suspect a vulnerable adult needs protection
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Contact your local Home Care office * Leave a message after hours and it will be replied to the following business day
Documents Required:	Not applicable
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/adult-protection-program
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Home Care - Charlottetown

165 John Yeo Drive, Charlottetown, PE C1E 3J3
Coverage Area: Queens County
Accessibility: Unknown
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm
Services are by appointment * Call for information

Home Care - Montague

6 Harmony Lane, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Unknown
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm
Services are by appointment * Call for information

Home Care - O'Leary

Community Hospital, 14 MacKinnon Drive, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
Coverage Area: West Prince
Accessibility: Unknown
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm
Services are by appointment * Call for information

Home Care - Souris

Souris Hospital, 17 Knights Avenue, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm
Services are by appointment * Call for information

Home Care - Summerside

Wedgewood Manor, 310 Brophy Avenue, Summerside, PE C1N 5N4
Coverage Area: East Prince
Accessibility: Unknown
Mon: 8am - 4pm
Tue: 8am - 4pm
Wed: 8am - 4pm
Thu: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm
Services are by appointment * Call for information

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