Referrals & Resources
Find information about referring an adult to SIAGS, including referral criteria, required forms, and how to submit a referral for review.
Guardianship Referrals
To refer someone for guardianship please click to download and complete the following file, then submit to Sarah Walker via email at sarah@thesolutionscenter.org
To be considered for services through SIAGS, an individual must generally:
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Be 18 years of age or older
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Reside in a 24-hour care setting, such as a nursing facility or group home
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Reside in Lawrence, Orange, Washington, Crawford, Dubois, Monroe, or Owen County
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Meet the legal definition of incapacity under Indiana law
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Have no willing, able, and appropriate person available to serve as guardian
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Have a completed Physician's Statement of Incapacity or appropriate medical documentation supporting the need for guardianship
Complex Medical Decisions
When an individual lacks the capacity to provide informed consent for critical medical treatments and has no designated health care representative or power of attorney.
When to Contact SIAGS
A referral to SIAGS may be appropriate in various situations where a vulnerable adult's safety, health, or financial well-being is at risk. We encourage professionals, family members, and community advocates to contact us when the following conditions are observed:
Financial Exploitation
If there is evidence that a vulnerable adult's assets are being misused, or they are being pressured into financial decisions they do not understand.
Dangers to Safety
When an incapacitated person is unable to maintain their basic needs (food, shelter, hygiene) or is living in an unsafe environment without a viable support system.
Additional Resources
Explore broader guardianship, legal, and community advocacy resources available for vulnerable adults in Indiana.