Abuse

Child abuse

Call 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) if you suspect a child is ​being abused. You will be connected to a Child Welfare screener. Please be ready to provide identifying information and where the child is, if known.

For more information see: Child Safety

Elder and vulnerable adult abuse

Call 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) if you suspect an adult is being abused. This is a statewide hotline to report abuse or neglect of any adult or child to the Oregon Department of Human Service​s (ODHS).​

Other options:

• If you suspect abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an elderly person or an adult with physical disabilities, report abuse or neglect to the ODHS office in your area.
  
• For more information on how to make a report, see Reporting Abuse of ​Older Adults and People with Physical Disabilities.
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• 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.
  

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: Licensed Long-Term Care Facilities​

Mandatory reporting

Child Abuse: Guide for mandatory reporters

For ODHS Employees: Mandatory reporting requirements​