Adult Protective Services are those services provided to vulnerable adults in the State of Wyoming. By definition a vulnerable adult means any person (18) eighteen or older who is unable to manage and take care of themselves or their money, assets of property without assistance as a result of advanced age (60 and over) or physical or mental disability.
Adult Protective Services is state funded and addresses reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, abandonment, exploitation, sexual abuse and intimidation. Funds are available for emergency services only and the program works in partnership with communities, agencies and resources to support vulnerable adults in aging with dignity and living safely in their homes and communities.
Wyoming is a mandatory reporting state for all residents if one has reason to believe that abuse etc. is occurring.
To report abuse please contact the local DFS office or law enforcement agency in the community the person you are calling about lives in or dial 911.
Wyoming Adult Protective Services Offices
Community Phone
Afton 886-9232
Buffalo 684-5513
Casper 473-3900
Cheyenne 777-7921
Cody 587-6246
Douglas 358-3138
Evanston 789-2756
Gillette 682-7277
Glenrock 436-9068
Greybull 765-9453
Jackson 733-7757
Kemmerer 877-6670
Lander 332-4038
Laramie 745-7324
Lusk 334-2153
Lyman 786-4011
Newcastle 746-4657
Pinedale 367-4124
Powell 754-2245
Rawlins 328-0612
Riverton 856-6521
Rock Springs 362-5630
Sheridan 672-2404
Sundance 283-2014
Thermopolis 864-2158
Torrington 532-2191
Wheatland 322-3790
Worland 347-6181
For further information go to the DFS website:
http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/protective-services/aps/index.html