Governor’s Advocacy Office Statewide

The Governor’s Advocacy Office (GAO) is an Ombuds office that provides assistance to anyone with concerns about Department of Human Services (DHS) servicesluding elder abuse, foster parent issues, and customer service complaints. GAO works with anyone, regardless of age, and is available statewide.

  • Eligibility Information: No Age Restriction
  • Availability: Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM;
  • Service Area: Statewide
  • Access Options: Telephone and Website

Program Contact

Phone(s):

(503) 945-6904 Main

(800) 442-5238 Toll-free

(855) 840-6036 Hotline

Website(s):
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ABOUTDHS/Pages/gao.aspx

Parent Organization:
Oregon Department of Human Services

Address:
Barbara Roberts Human Services Building 500 Summer St NE; e 15
Salem OR 97301