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Protective services
People with mental illness may need assistance when they have been abused
or are at risk of being abused. Protective services are those steps taken to
prevent
abuse or neglect and to keep people safe.
Adult protective services are provided for all adults with mental illness
who receive services. Most Oregon counties have created multi-disciplinary
teams
to review these cases and discuss legal action with law enforcement agencies.
Adult protective services are defined as:
- Arranging for the immediate protection of the adult
- Contacting the adult to assess his or her ability to protect his or her
own interest and give informed consent
- Determining the ability of the adult to understand the nature of the
protective service and his or her willingness to accept services
- Coordinating evaluations to determine or verify the adult's physical
and mental status, if necessary
- Assisting in or arranging for appropriate services and
alternative living
arrangements
- Assisting in or arranging the medical, legal or other necessary services
to prevent further abuse and
- Providing advocacy to assure the adult's rights and entitlements are
protected.
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