Know Your Rights and Care Process
As a parent or caregiver, you have the right to understand your rights when your youth is receiving mental health care in Oregon. This section explains what you can expect in the Emergency Room, what questions to ask, and what choices you can make about your youth’s care.
Oregon law gives parents important protections. These include the right to clear information, the right to speak up if something does not feel safe, and the right to ask for a review or change to a care plan.
You do not have to figure this out alone. Your voice matters, and your rights matter.
Confidentiality – Understanding the Basics
This resource helps parents understand Oregon laws about youth consent, including youth age 14 and older, what parents are allowed to share, and what providers are allowed to share.
Release to Other Levels of Care
This resource helps parents understand their rights when a youth is transferred, referred, or place in a higher or lower level of care.
When You Are Not Satisfied with Services
This resource helps parents understand how to ask for a second look, share concerns, handle disagreements, and know when to contact state offices for help.
For an emergency call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room. For Non-emergency crisis support call or text 988.