Abuse

IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS IN DANGER OR BEING HURT, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!

Mandatory Reporting for DHS Employees

Child Abuse

If you suspect a child is being abused, report to a DHS Child Welfare screener by contacting 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). Please be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child if known.

Guide for Mandatory reporters

For information about child abuse see: Child Abuse and 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

If you suspect a nursing facility resident was neglected or abused, please contact the Nursing Facility Complaint Unit:

Phone: 1-877-280-4555

Fax: 1-888-550-6788

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), child care benefits or the Oregon Trail card, which is used for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT).

Report suspected fraud or waste by a DHS employee.