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What types of allegations does Adult Protection investigate?
Physical Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Neglect / Self-Neglect
Financial Exploitation
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1.
What adult protection services are offered by Broomfield’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department?
The Adult Protection program through Broomfield HHS offers the following voluntary services to at-risk adults who are susceptible to mistreatment such as abuse, neglect, and exploitation:
In-home assessment for abuse, neglect and exploitation
Arranging, coordinating, delivering where appropriate and monitoring services, including:
Medical care for physical or mental health needs
Protection from mistreatment
Assistance with application for public benefits
Referrals to community service providers
Crisis intervention
Information and referral for assistance with money management and benefit availability
Monthly home visits by a caseworker to monitor risk and service needs
2.
What types of allegations does Adult Protection investigate?
Physical Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Neglect / Self-Neglect
Financial Exploitation
3.
What should I do if I suspect that someone I know is a victim of abuse?
Contact the Adult Protection Hotline at 720.887.2271.
4.
What substance abuse intervention services does Broomfield HHS offer?
The Family and Children's Services Division offers group education and early intervention for teens impacted by drug or alcohol use. The division has a Substance Abuse Interventionist that helps teens develop an understanding of the negative influences of drugs and alcohol by:
Discussing family issues and peer pressure
Evaluating feelings and defenses
Examining the choices available to them
Learning the facts about substances and consequences of poor choices
Practicing positive stress management techniques
5.
Who is at risk for alcohol and substance use?
All children are at risk for alcohol and substance use, but teenagers who are found to be at a higher risk for drug and alcohol use are those who:
Have mental health issues
Have a history of trauma or abuse
Have low self-esteem
Feel like they don’t fit in
Have a family history of substance abuse
6.
What are some reasons that teenagers use alcohol or drugs?
Teenagers report the following as some of the reasons for their use of alcohol or drugs:
Curiosity
Stress reduction
Lack of other things to occupy their time
Peer pressure
7.
What are some of the warning signs that a teenager may be using alcohol or drugs?
The following information was adapted from information from the
Center for Disease Control
website. These signs are not exclusive to substance or alcohol use and may indicate that another problem is present. Signs of alcohol and drug use vary depending on the drug being used and the person using the drug or alcohol. To learn more about alcohol and drug abuse, visit the
National Institute on Drug Abuse
website.
8.
What are the physical warning signs of drug abuse?
More tired than usual or more hyperactive than usual
Frequent complaints of feeling ill
Eyes that are frequently red or watery
Dilated or constricted pupils
Unusual weight change or loss of appetite
Severe change in grooming habits
Odor of alcohol or other substances
9.
What are emotional signs of teenagers abusing drugs?
Unexplainable mood swings
Irritable or angry
Low self-esteem
Personality change
Apathy or depression
Paranoid or confused
10.
What are the behavioral signs of a teenager abusing drugs?
Argumentative or withdrawn
Destructive or abusive
Secretive or lying
Poor decision making
Trouble with friends
Letting go of former activities
Academic problems (grades, attendance)
Reduced memory and attention span
School discipline problems
Getting into problems with the law
11.
How can I get involved in or refer someone for substance abuse intervention services?
Teens may be referred for intervention services by parents, guardians, other family members, friends, schools, courts, or by themselves. Referrals should be made to Traci Hagie by calling 720.887.2231 or emailing
thagie@broomfield.org
.
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