To report incidents of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation, or receive more information on adult maltreatment call:
Lake County Department of Job and Family Services
177 Main St.
Painesville, Ohio 44077
24-Hour Child and Adult Abuse Hotline:
(440) 350-4000 or (440) 918-4000
Press Option 1
FAX: (440) 350-4010
Agency Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Every report will be prioritized and investigated as appropriate. Services will be extended whenever possible. Reports will be kept confidential. Anonymous reports are accepted.