Call 1-866-363-4276* if you:
- suspect abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult
Call 9-1-1 if a child or adult is in an emergency situation.
Report Suspected/Abuse at Western State Hospital
- To report suspected abuse/neglect at the Western State Hospital Gage Center of Forensic Excellence, call (253) 761-7599
- To report suspected abuse/neglect at the Western State Hospital Civil Center of Excellence, call (253) 984-6565
Ways to report abuse or neglect
Signs and symptoms of:
Who is required to report abuse or neglect (Mandatory reporters):
Reporting Abuse or Neglect flier
A one-page flyer explains how to report abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult. Available in several languages:
You may also want to visit:
- National domestic violence hotline
- Violence against women network
- Aging and Long-Term Support Administration | DSHS
- Developmental Disabilities Administration | DSHS
TTY Accessible
*1-866-363-4276 is TTY-accessible. A person will answer your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A person with speech or hearing disabilities may use the following ways to contact us:
- Place a direct TTY call to this dedicated TTY line: 1-800-624-6186.
- People with hearing loss who have specialized telecommunication devices can call 866-363-4276 through Washington Relay Service.