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 if you suspect an animal is being abused or neglected.
Child abuse
Call the statewide reporting hotline at 1-855-503-7233 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
- Washington County Sheriff's Office Child Abuse Investigation Unit: 503-846-2500
- State of Oregon Child Safety website
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 Crisis Line: 503-469-8620 or 1-866-469-8600
- Proyecto UNICA Crisis Support Line: 503-232-4448
- Washington County non-emergency dispatch: 503-629-0111
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.
- To report abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an older adult or individual with a physical disability in Washington County, call 971-673-5200. Phones are answered M-F from 8 AM to 5 PM.
- To report abuse involving an adult experiencing an intellectual or developmental disability call 503-846-3150 or for after-hours and weekends, call 503-291-9111.
- To report abuse that involves an adult with severe and persistent mental health or substance abuse disorders call 503-846-4505 and leave a message with your contact information. An investigator will follow up on the next business day.
- You can also call the statewide abuse reporting hotline at 1-855-503-SAFE (7233) if you suspect an adult is being abused, or local law enforcement through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.
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.
- Washington County Center for Counselling and Victim Services: 503-846-3020
- Washington County District Attorney's Office victim and family resources
- Washington County Juvenile Department Victim Services: 503-846-8861
- Washington County Sheriff’s Office victim and family resources
- Washington County Victim Resource Guide
- Domestic Violence Resource Center: 503-640-5352
- Family Justice Center: 503-430-8300