OPG Resources
The resources in this section are provided as a compilation of available materials specific to the range of fiduciary and related decision making options in Oregon. Check back often. This page will be updated with more resources.
Conservatorship
Guardianship
Booklets for download:
Options in Oregon to Help Another Person Make Decisions
An Oregon Guide to Help Guardians Make Decisions for Protected Persons
Guardianship in Oregon explained in brief for medical and other care professionals
Disability Rights Oregon's Guardianship handbook for protected persons:
Guardianship Handbook: Protective Proceedings for Adults (English)
Manuel de Tutela: Procesos Judiciales de Proteccion para Adultos (Español)
The ARC of Oregon:
The Guardianship, Advocacy and Planning Services Program (GAPS)
Additional Guardianship Resources:
Duties of a Guardian in Oregon (Deschutes County Circuit Court)
If a person becomes incapable of making decisions on their own about their medical treatment or everyday life, and their health or safety may be in danger, they may need someone to assist them. The resources below and the booklet Options in Oregon to Help Another Person Make Decisions give an overview of guardianships, conservatorships and other decision-making arrangements.
Powers of Attorney
Representative Payees or VA Fiduciaries
Advance Directives for Healthcare in Oregon
Oregon’s Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program provides information as well as a copy of the Oregon Advance Directive form. More information is available on the SHIBA information page.
Oregon Health Decisions – an independent, nonprofit – produces a planning guide and other information on their website.
Appointed Health Care Representative for Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disability Services Health Care Representative (Oregon Administrative Rules)
Contact the appropriate Community Developmental Disability Programs for more information.
Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
Civil Commitment
Trusts
Money Management Assistance Program
Oregon Probate Courts by County
Reports and Papers on Guardianship Policy and Practice
Additional Resources for Decision Making Options
Oregon State Bar’s Legal Issues for Older Adults
Oregon laws on select fiduciary relationships:
Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 125 includes state statutory law on guardianships, conservatorships, and procedures in protective proceedings.
Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 127 include state statutory law on powers of attorney, advance directives for health care, physician orders for life sustaining treatment, and declarations for mental health treatment.
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Agency Location
830 D St. NE, Salem OR, 97301
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
800-522-2602 | 503-378-6533 ltco.info@rights.oregon.gov
Oregon Public Guardian
844-656-6774 | 503-378-6848 opg.info@rights.oregon.gov
New guardianship referrals: 971-374-3582
Residential Facilities Ombudsman
844-674-4567 | 503-378-6852 rfo.info@oregon.gov
