Rights & Responsibilities

Notices about rights, privacy and complaints for people receiving mental health services.

Individual Rights & Responsibilities








View rights and responsibilities in a webpage»

Residential Treatment

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Privacy Notices

Explains the conditions in which we may use your confidential health information without your consent.

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Privacy rules and complaints»

Grievance & Complaints

503-988-8600 | Give us feedback»

Governor's Advocacy Office
503-945-6904 or 1-800-442-5238

Department of Human Services
503-945-5944

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Request an Appeal

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- Explains your right to appeal a treatment decision

OHP Appeal and Hearing Request Forms - Fill out this form to request a formal hearing from the state Department of Human Services about a treatment decision.

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Advance Directive

To let people know what mental health treatment you want if you become too ill to advocate for yourself:


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To let doctors, friends, and family know your wishes regarding life support if you become unable to communicate due to a physical illness or accident.

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Instructions for treatment form
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Fraud & Abuse

The Behavioral Health division takes allegations of Medicaid fraud and abuse seriously. If you suspect fraud or abuse of Medicaid or other public funds you can report it.

888-289-6839 | Good Government Hotline

Report Abuse of an Adult with Mental Illness: (503) 988-8170

Report Abuse of a Child: 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) toll free

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Last reviewed November 21, 2024