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Complaints about I/DD Services

Are you unhappy with your services? You have a right to tell someone. You have the right to file a complaint.

Follow these steps to make a complaint about your services.

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How to file a complaint

There are a few ways to make a complaint. Choose one that works for you.

  • You can make a complaint over the phone, in person, by email, postal letter or by using the complaint form.
  • You can make the complaint directly to your case manager or their supervisor.
  • You can make a complaint to ODDS by emailing odds.complaints@odhs.oregon.gov, by fax at 503-373-7274 or by phone at 971-701-5299.

Complaint process

  • An ODDS worker will email or call you within five days of getting your complaint.
  • The worker will schedule a time to talk about your concerns within 10 days of getting your complaint. You don't have to take part in this meeting.
  • The worker will send you a written response within 45 days after getting your complaint.
    • This response shares what happened after they looked at your complaint. It will list the documents the worker used.
    • If more time is needed, the worker will ask if that's OK. You have the right to say, "No."

Request a review

If you are unhappy with the written response, you can ask ODDS for a review. Please contact us by:

Email: odds.complaints@odhs.oregon.gov
Phone: 971-701-5299
Fax: 503-373-7274
Postal mail:
ODHS-ODDS
Attn: Customer Service Coordinator
500 Summer St NE, E09
Salem, OR 97301

Complaint review process

  • ODDS will send you a letter. It will say we received your complaint. We have five days to respond after getting your complaint.
  • We will offer you a phone call to talk through the issues within 10 days after we get your complaint.
  • We will send you a written response within 45 days of getting your complaint.
    • This letter will tell you what we found when we looked at your complaint. We will also tell you which documents we used.
    • If more time is needed, we will ask if that's OK. You have the right to say, "No."

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