Phone: (845) 338-2980
Phone: (845) 338-2980
E-MDT
The Hudson Valley Hub's Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams
The E-MDTs are composed of professionals from various disciplines whose primary focus is to investigate, intervene, and prevent elder abuse and financial exploitation.
JFS coordinates the E-MDTs for the Hudson Valley Hub. This includes Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster Counties.
VISIT: NYSEMDT.org
These E-MDTs may consist of:
- Adult Protective Services
- Office for the Aging
- Law enforcement/Sheriff's Department
- The District Attorney's Office
- Financial institutions
- Jewish Family Services
- County D.A.'s Office
- County Department of Social Services
- Non-profits and other government and community agencies.
Together, the team provides a holistic response to elder abuse and financial exploitation. This includes providing services to victims, prosecuting perpetrators and stopping and minimizing complex exploitation situations.
This program is currently funded by the following agencies:
- New York State Office for the Aging
- U.S. Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime
- New York State Office of Victim Services
- Lifespan of Greater Rochester.
Why bring a case to the E-MDT?
- Suggestions or referrals from other agencies, even if a case is not ready to be brought to the team.
- Access to numerous professionals at one time to consult on a case and provide recommendations.
- Unique access to a forensic accountant and geriatric psychiatrist.
A case may be eligible for review by the E-MDT if:
- The victim is age 60 or over.
- There are detectable signs of possible financial exploitation present.
Contact the E-MDT Coordinator for more information or to discuss a case:
Nicholas Morris
E-MDT Coordinator
Email: NMorris@jfsulster.org
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday - 9:00 am-3:00pm
Office #: (845) 338-2980