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Department of Human Services

The Barbara Roberts Human Services Building in Salem—a 1992 modernist government office structure with a white façade, large horizontal bands of green‑tinted windows, and clean-lined, functional design
The Barbara Roberts Human Services Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Department of Human Services. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection)

Present Duties

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) works to help Oregonians in their own communities achieve safety, well-being and independence. The Director’s Office is responsible for overall leadership, policy development and administrative oversight of programs, staff, and offices in ODHS. These functions are coordinated with the Office of the Governor, Oregon Legislature, other state and federal agencies, partners and stakeholders.

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Agency Subdivisions

Information about this agency's divisions, offices and programs.

Contact Information

Address: 500 Summer St. NE, Salem 97301
Phone: 503-945-5944
Email: odhs.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov
Contact: Liesl Wendt, Director
Administrative Rules Coordinator: See Contact List for Human Services

Legal & Legislative Information

Statutory Authority: ORS 409.010

Budget Analysis - by Legislative Fiscal Office
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Records & Publications

Records Retention Schedules for public records