Abuse

IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS IN DANGER OR BEING HURT, 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

​Reporting Fraud​

Report suspected client or provider fraud of Food benefits (SNAP); Cash assistance (TANF); Oregon Trail card, which is used for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT); and Childcare benefits.

Report suspected fraud or waste by a DHS employee.