Adult Protection - Lake County Health and Human Services

99 Edison Boulevard, Silver Bay, MN 55614

Eligibility

Anyone 18 years or older who resides in a facility licensed by the Department of Health or Health and Human Services and/or any adult who is unable or unlikely to report abuse or neglect without assistance because of impairment of mental or physical function or emotional status in Lake County

Required documents

Vary by service

Hours

- Office: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - MAARC: 24 hours /7 days a week

(218)834-8412

Fax

(844)880-1574

Voice - Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC)

(218)834-8400

Voice - Intake Does not take reports of abuse

https://www.co.lake.mn.us/health-and-human-services/social-services/

Application process

- Call to report possible abuse and/or neglect made through the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) - May also report to local law enforcement or licensing agency - Mandated reporters may submit reports online: http://www.mn.gov/dhs/reportadultabuse/

Service area

Lake County, MN

Description

After a report is made to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center, the appropriate agency assesses the situation and takes necessary actions to ensure the immediate and long-term safety of the vulnerable adult.

Last assured

09/17/2025

What's Here

Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation

Providing organization

Lake County Health and Human Services

Providing social services including adoption assistance, adult, family and children's services, chemical and mental health services, elderly and disability services, foster care and child care licensing, and community education and prevention services.