To report allegations of Abuse, Neglect or other Major Unusual Incidents:
If this is an emergency, please call 911.
For concern about a person with developmental disabilities health, safety, abuse or neglect, please contact the county board of developmental disabilities investigative agents.
During Work Hours
Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm
(419) 782-6621
After Hours/Weekends
In the event of an after hour emergency or crisis to have an SSA paged, you can contact.
OhioGuidestone
Available 24 hours a day.
24- Hour Hotline
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
1-800-313-6733
For more information about investigations and Ohio guidelines, please visit the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.