Check with the authorities in your area. When to Report If you know or have reasonable cause to believe that someone needs protection. What to Report The date and time of the incident. Your name, age, address, and phone number. Anonymous reports can be accepted, however, an anonymous referral is more difficult to substantiate.
All reports are confidential.
Civil and criminal immunity is available for good faith reports by employees, agents or members of medical or dental staff of facilities regulated by the Department of Health. Non-Legal Interventions Linkages with appropriate resources, such as home health services, adult day care, adult foster care or respite care. Referral for legal assistance for a power of attorney, durable power of attorney, or other legal advice. Case Management Legal Interventions Emergency commitment of the mentally ill or developmentally disabled. Guardianship of the person.