Senior Citizens Protective Services

Public Guardian Office
515 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 455-8672

Program

The Clark County Social Service Senior Citizens Protective Service Program (SCPS) provides no-cost crisis and emergency social work services to persons 60 years of age or older in Clark County reported to be victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation. An investigation is initiated within three working days (within 24 hours in emergency situations) for all cases brought to the attention of the SCPS Program.

Need for Service

A report or referral containing an allegation of danger to a senior arising from unfavorable conditions creates a presumption of need for services of the SCPS Program, is as in the case of any senior who is

• Reported to be a victim of abuse, neglect , exploitation or isolation.
• Living in conditions which present a health or safety hazard.
• Not obtaining or utilizing needed medical or psychiatric care.
• Unable to perform activities of daily living in his/her own home.
• Without responsible others who are available, willing and able to assist with the above.

Program Benefits

Primary benefits of the SCPS program include the following:

• Preventative services to alleviate tense situations and resolve potential problems.
• Supportive services to give the senior encouragement and assistance in order to be self-sufficient.
• Crisis counseling to seniors and significant others.

For more information about the Senior Citizens Protective Service Program, please contact the program office at Clark County Social Service at 455-8672, Monday thru Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM or use the E-mail option below to send your request or referral to the program supervisor.