Anyone Can Report Suspected Vulnerable Adult Abuse

Published: March 30, 2022

The Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) is a statewide resource available for anyone to report suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults. The MAARC reporting system is open is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can report suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult by calling 1-844-880-1574. If you make a report, your identity is confidential and cannot be released without a court order.

According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), a vulnerable adult can be anyone over the age of 18 who:

Has a physical, mental or emotional disorder that makes it difficult for the person to care for themselves without help and to protect themselves from maltreatment
Is in a hospital, nursing home, transitional care unit, assisted living, housing with services, board and care, foster care or other licensed care facility
Receives services such as home care, day services, personal care assistance or other licensed services.

For more information about the MAARC system, visit https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/adult-protection/.

RTAP also offers a course called Recognizing & Reporting Abuse for (formerly known as Maltreatment Awareness) available online or in-person.

Recognizing and Reporting Abuse is recommended for drivers within 45 days of hire. This abuse-prevention training educates staff about protecting and reporting maltreatment of vulnerable adults and minors. Learn more or Register for Recognizing & Reporting Abuse.