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Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Who should report?   It is the law that any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a disabled person is in need of Protective Services must report the case to the county Social Services Department (N.C.G.S. 108A-102). The reporter's identity is kept confidential!!
   
   
How are reports made?   Telephone, write, or visit the Catawba County Department of Social Services when you have information about a disabled adult being abused, neglected, or exploited. You should give the following information pertaining to the disabled adult:
   
  • Name, Age, and Address of the disabled Adult
  • Name and Address of Caretaker (if applicable)
  • Nature of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation
  • Other Pertinent Information
Phone Number: (828) 695-5609
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    After hours and holidays call 911
   
Mailing Address: Catawba County Department of Social Services
    PO Box 669
    Newton, NC 28658
   
Street Address: 3030 11th Ave Dr SE
    Hickory, NC 28602
 

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