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Date: November 1, 2024
Contact: communitypartners@odhs.oregon.gov
On Friday, President Joe Biden delivered a formal apology at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, acknowledging the painful legacy of the federal Indian boarding school system, which forcibly removed Indigenous children from their families for over 150 years.
At the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), we have supported our Office of Tribal Affairs in their important work to honor and remember those children, as well as the survivors of this era. The observance of Orange Shirt Day has emerged as a vital initiative, fostering conversations centered on truth, honesty, and reconciliation regarding the profound impacts of this history on our Native employees and Tribal partners throughout Oregon.
Medicare open enrollment for the 2025 plan year begins Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7, 2024. Medicare beneficiaries seeking to compare or change their existing Medicare plan can receive free help from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is seeking passionate individuals to help shape an innovative pilot program that will make a difference in the lives of people in Oregon. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) will allow eligible individuals to use their Oregon EBT card to purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants and retailers.
This program, launching in select areas of Oregon, is designed to serve three key groups who get SNAP:
· People aged 60 and over
· People with disabilities
· People experiencing homelessness
We are inviting current and former SNAP recipients, individuals with experience in food insecurity, the restaurant or grocery industries, and those who understand the challenges people in these groups face with access to hot meals.
By joining the task force, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding how this program will be rolled out, making an impact on people who need it most. Visit the SNAP RMP webpage — available in English and Spanish — and apply today. Your voice and experience will help bring this groundbreaking program to life. This pilot was made possible by Senate Bill 1585, passed by the 2024 Oregon Legislature.
Once the pilot launches in 2026, Oregon will be one of only 10 states offering this option through SNAP.
Health insurance open enrollment starts Nov. 1, 2024. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is expecting an increase in calls to our ONE Customer Service Center (800-699-9075). This may mean longer wait times. We know this can be frustrating, but we want you to know that there are several ways to make getting assistance with your benefits easier and faster. Read the message below for helpful tips.
October’s Safe Sleep Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate families about sleep practices that can prevent sudden unexpected infant death. Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), which includes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), is the leading cause of injury death in infancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 3,400 infants die from SUID each year, with numbers in Oregon averaging about 40 per year.
Everyone deserves to feel safe and supported. Domestic violence (DV) can impact every aspect of a person’s life. At the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), our goal is to help survivors and their families find the resources they need to move forward, find safety and heal. This article offers helpful tools and resources.
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is offering unlimited spots for partners and allies in Oregon to attend the Point Source Youth Innovation Summit. This conference will be held Jan. 14-15, 2025, in Portland.
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