Adults
If you believe an elderly or disabled adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited you can make a report 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During regular work hours call 336-242-2500 to share your concerns. At other times, call 336-249-0131 and ask to speak to the On-call Social Worker. Reports of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation are evaluated and when needed, services to prevent reoccurrence of problems are provided. Go to Adult Protective Services for additional information.
Assistance Eligibility
Single adults and families without minor children in the home must generally meet different eligibility criteria for assistance than families that include minor children. Find information on Food and Nutrition Services and Adult Medical Assistance.
Elderly
Social Services is committed to being an advocate for the elderly and disabled population by providing timely, quality services and protecting those who have been abused, neglected or exploited. Our goal is to ensure that all people of Davidson County receive quality assistance and services that will help them, when possible, gain a more meaningful and independent life, and to provide these services in the most timely and efficient way.
Adult Social Work Services
Davidson Social Services (DSS) advocates for and provides services to adults and disabled persons 18 years of age and older. Emphasis is on preserving their dignity, enhancing their independence, and assuring them an optimum level of physical and emotional well being.
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Social Services
Physical Address
913 Greensboro Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Phone: 336-242-2500Fax: 336-249-7588Emergency Phone: 911
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Social Services - Thomasville
Physical Address
211 West Colonial Drive
Thomasville, NC 27360
Phone: 336-474-2760Fax: 336-472-6635Emergency Phone: 911
- Community Assistance Resources (Recursos de Ayuda Comunitaria) (PDF)
- Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte
- Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- AARP
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Elderweb and Long Term Care
- Medicare's "Nursing Home Compare"
- National Council on Aging
- NC Division of Aging and Adult Services-Adult Day Care
- NC Division of Aging and Adult Services - Adult Protective Services
- NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
- NC Division of Health Service Regulation-Information on Facility Regulations
- U.S. Government Medicare Site
- Verify Aide Credentials
- Wake Forest University Elder Law Clinic