KAFM Community Affairs: Adult Protection Awareness Month

At noon on the third Thursday of every month, Mesa County Department of Human Services conducts an interview on relevant topics as a part of the KAFM Community Affairs program.

The latest episode features Adult Protective Services Program Manager Shannon Hardy, who discusses the significance of Adult Protection Awareness Month in Mesa County. Please follow the link to listen!

Adult Protective Services investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation involving adults 18 and older. Caseworkers assess needs and connect clients with resources to prevent further harm.

“Our goal is to help people stay safely in their homes, and not to remove them,” Hardy explained. “We want to work with the person and their supports to keep them safe in their homes for as long as possible.”

If you suspect mistreatment, don’t stay silent. Call the Adult Protection Hotline at 970-248-2888. 

For more information, please visit our Adult Protection page online.