Adult Protective Services (APS)

(Program)

Provides services to assist adults ages 18 years and older who, because of physical or mental impairments, can no longer provide for their basic needs for food, clothing shelter or medical care, or protect themselves from neglect, abuse or hazardous situations, and have no one willing and/or able to help in a responsible manner.

Also coordinates after-hours homeless emergencies in St. Lawrence County. For emergency homelessness, please contact the county Sheriff's department at 315-379-2222.

Eligibility: Individuals ages 18 years and older: - with a physical or mental impairment - who are at risk of harm either by their own or others' actions - who have no one willing or able to responsibly assist

Application Process: Call to file a concern/compliant

Required Documentation: None

Fees: None

St. Lawrence County

Map and Directions

St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
(Agency)

6 Judson Street
Canton NY 13617

Website: stlawco.org/Departments/ SocialServices

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

Disabled: Fully Accessible