Reporting Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

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 to Report

Telephone, write, or visit the Forsyth County Dept. 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

BY PHONE:
(336) 703-3503
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
After hours and holidays call 911
BY FAX:
(336) 727-8491
BY MAIL:
Forsyth County Department of Social Services
741 N. Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
BY VISIT:
741 Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101