Report Abuse and Neglect | Washington County, OR

If you think someone is in imminent danger of being hurt, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Animal abuse

Call Washington County Animal Services at 503-846-7041(Link opens phone app) if you suspect an animal is being abused or neglected.

Child abuse

Call the statewide reporting hotline at 855-503-7233(Link opens phone app) if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected. You will be connected to a Child Welfare Screener. Please be ready to provide identifying information and where the child is, if known. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Other options and resources:

Washington County non-emergency dispatch: 503-629-0111(Link opens phone app)
Washington County Sheriff's Office Child Abuse Investigation Unit: 503-846-2500(Link opens phone app)
State of Oregon Child Safety website(Link is external)

Domestic abuse

If you are currently in an abusive relationship, it is important to consider that your online activity and other technology use may be monitored by your partner.

Call 9-1-1 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.

Other options and resources:

Domestic Violence Resource Center(Link is external) Crisis Line: 503-469-8620(Link opens phone app) or 866-469-8600(Link opens phone app)
Proyecto UNICA(Link is external) Crisis Support Line: 503-232-4448(Link opens phone app)
Washington County non-emergency dispatch: 503-629-0111(Link opens phone app)

Elder and vulnerable adult abuse

Depending on the situation, a variety of options exist to respond to specific types of abuse related to elders and other vulnerable adults. For more information on how to make a report, see Reporting Abuse of Older Adults and People with Physical Disabilities(Link is external).

To report abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an older adult or individual with a physical disability in Washington County, call 971-673-5200(Link opens phone app). Phones are answered M-F from 8 AM to 5 PM.
To report abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation involving an adult experiencing an intellectual or developmental disability in Washington County, call 503-846-6272(Link opens phone app) or email: ddabusereporting@washingtoncountyor.gov. For concerns not pertaining to abuse or neglect that need to be addressed outside of general business hours and on weekends, call the Mobile Crisis Team at 503-291-9111(Link opens phone app).
To report abuse that involves an adult with severe and persistent mental health call 503-846-4505(Link opens phone app) and leave a message with your contact information. An investigator will follow up on the next business day.
To report abuse involving an adult receiving residential substance use disorder treatment call 503-945-9495(Link opens phone app).
You can also call the statewide abuse reporting hotline at 855-503-SAFE (7233)(Link opens phone app) if you suspect an adult is being abused, or local law enforcement through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111(Link opens phone app).

Victim Services

Washington County is fortunate to have a rich network of resources to support victims and their families. Additional information and referrals can be obtained by dialing 2-1-1 or contacting Washington County non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111(Link opens phone app).