ODHS Mission
To help Oregonians in their own communities achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity.
Vision
Oregon’s older adults, people with disabilities and their families experience person-centered services, supports and early interventions that are innovative and help maintain independence, promote safety, wellbeing, honor choice, respect cultural preferences and uphold dignity.
Goals
- Well-being: Older adults and people with disabilities feel safe and experience their best quality of life.
- Accessibility: Oregonians can readily and consistently access services and supports to meet their needs.
- Quality outcomes: Oregonians engage in services and supports that are preventive, evidence-informed, and lead to quality outcomes.
- Service equity: Oregonians experience programs, services and supports that are designed, improved and responsive to historical inequities, current disparities, and individual experiences.
- Engagement: Consumers are empowered by information, communication and advocacy through strong, collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and rich community dialogue.