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NEUROTRAUMA
Abuse,
Neglect and Exploitation
Incidents of
patient/client/customer abuse and mistreatment should not go unreported. Such
mistreatment may include physical, psychological or sexual abuse. Abandonment
by a caretaker, financial exploitation, self-neglect or neglect by a caretaker
is also considered abuse.
Cases of physical
assault, life threats and destruction of property should be reported immediately
to police by calling 911.
More often
an abuser is a person experiencing great stress. He or she may be struggling
with alcoholism, drug addiction, financial difficulties or marital problems.
Abusers may also be caregivers who are normal, loving relatives for whom the
caregiving burden has become too heavy. They vent their weariness, frustration
and anger on the person they perceive to be the cause of this burden.
Some of the
stress inherent in the caregiving role can be alleviated by respite services
to persons which allow their caregivers a time away from their continuing tasks.
Those who are qualified for Medicaid should check out the DHS
Respite Companion Service Program. Check our website for a listing of private
respite service providers under "in-home assistance."
For Kauai
For Oahu
For Maui, Molokai and Lanai
For Island of Hawaii
Family support
groups also offer caregivers a chance to give and receive encouragement, support
and understanding from others coping with similar difficulties. Check our website
for a listing of support groups in your community under "support organizations".
For Kauai
For Oahu
For Maui, Molokai and Lanai
For Island of Hawaii
Where appropriate,
having the person with disability participate in an adult day health care program
may also be beneficial. Check our website for a listing of adult day health
care service providers under "day programs."
For Kauai
For Oahu
For Maui, Molokai and Lanai
For Island of Hawaii
Potential
agencies to report abuse, neglect or exploitation:
Oahu
DHS Adult
Protective Services.............................832-5066
Child Abuse/Neglect
Reporting............................832-5300
(Shelter for abused spouses or children)
Office of
the Ombudsman …………......................587-0770
965 S. King St., 4th floor; TTY- 587-0774; Fax: 587-0773
DDD Ombudsman
Office ……………………...........453-6669
2201 Waimano Home Rd., Pearl City 453-6244
(Report cases involving those with developmental disability)
Domestic
Violence Clearinghouse & Legal hotline..531-3771
DOH/EOA Long-Term
Care Ombudsman …..........586-0100
Executive Office on Aging
(For nursing and care home residents)
http://www.hawaii.gov
Kauai
Office of Ombudsman..........................................274-3141
ext. 70770
DHS - Child Protective
Services............................274-3320
DHS - Adult Protective
Services............................241-3432
Maui, Molokai
and Lanai
Office of Ombudsman..........................................984-2400
extension: 70770
DHS - Child Welfare Services...............................243-5143
DHS - Adult Protective
Services............................243-5151
After hours: 244-6400
Island of Hawaii
Office of Ombudsman..........................................974-4000
extension: 70770
DHS - Child Protective
Services
Hilo ...................................................................933-0350
Hamakua............................................................933-0350
Kau....................................................................939-2405
Kohala-Waimea...................................................887-6177
Kona..................................................................327-4787
DHS - West Adult Community
Care Services.........327-6280
DHS - East Adult Community Care Services..........933-8820
Hotline
for Citizens to Report Drug Activity
586-1328 (Oahu)
(800) 9NO-METH or (800) 966-6384 for Neighbor lslands
Fax: 586-1371
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