If you think someone is being hurt or in danger, call 911 immediately. 

Child Abuse

• If you suspect a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected report abuse to local DHS Child Welfare offices . Please be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child.  You may remain anonymous.
  
  
  
• You may also call 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). This toll-free number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services.

• Guide for Mandatory reporters
  

For information about child abuse see Child Abuse & Neglect​.

Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse

• If you suspect abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an elderly person or an adult with physical disabilities, report abuse or neglect to the Department of Human Services office in your area.
  
  
  
• If you suspect abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an adult with developmental disabilities report abuse or neglect to your county developmental disability program.
  
  
  
• If you suspect abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an adult with mental illness report abuse to your county mental health program.
  
  
  
• You may also call 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). This toll-free number allows you to report abuse or neglect of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services.

• Guide for Mandatory reporters

For information about abuse of the elderly and vulnerable adults see Adult Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Licensed Nursing Facilities

• To make a complaint, contact the local DHS or Area Agency on Aging office in the area where the facility is located.
  
  
  
• For more information see the Licensed Long-Term Care Facilities page.

Fraud

Report suspected client or provider fraud of Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan programs and benefits; Food stamps; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Oregon Trail card, which is used for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT); and Childcare benefits by:

• Calling, 1-888-FRAUD01 (1-888-372-8301), Monday through Friday 8 to 5pm, or
  
  
  
• Report Fraud Online, or
  
  
  
• FAX your written complaint to: ATTN: HOTLINE at 503-373-1525, or
  
  
  
• You may also mail a written complaint.
  
• For client fraud mail complaints to:
  Investigations Unit
  PO BOX 14150
  Salem, OR 97309
  
  
  
  
• For provider fraud mail complaints to:
  DHS Provider Audit Unit
  3406 Cherry Ave NE, 2nd Floor
  Salem, OR 97303