Oregon Department of Human Services

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is Oregon’s principal agency for helping Oregonians achieve well-​being and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Learn more about our Building Well-being Together initiative.

ODHS provides direct services to mor​e than 1 million Oregonians each year. These services provide a key safety net for those in our society who are most vulnerable or who are at a difficult place in their life.