Start with where you are today
Choose a starting point for yourself or someone you support. Find the responsible office, prepare questions and check the source instructions before applying or traveling.
Shared sources appear in all 36 county filters. Local reentry providers appear only in their recorded areas. This does not guarantee a placement, current intake or benefit eligibility. The county where you need support may differ from your prison location or supervising county.
DOC links describe Oregon state prisons. County jails, federal facilities and youth custody have separate procedures. Ask the responsible facility or your attorney about the applicable route.
Health and safety while in custody
Ask facility staff how to request care. For an urgent medical or safety concern in custody, alert on-site staff through the facility emergency process. Use the separate reporting route for abuse or misconduct; this website does not receive or monitor reports.
- DOC medical, dental and mental health care in prison ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC reporting sexual abuse, harassment and misconduct ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC prison sexual-abuse prevention and PREA information ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
Legal research, professional contact and prison rules
Ask about law-library access and professional communications. Check the applicable adopted rule and facility instructions for a grievance or review. Ask qualified counsel about court claims, deadlines and legal choices.
- DOC law libraries and reading resources in prison ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC attorney and professional visits and communication ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC administrative rules: grievance and prison procedures ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC — Attorney and Court Resources ↗Official publisher · Shared Oregon resource available in all 36 county filters; jurisdiction, local procedures and program availability varySource details and preparation
Staying connected with family and supporters
Confirm the correct institution and use DOC instructions for calls, mail, electronic messages and visitor approval. Check current alerts before travel. Use professional communication routes for legal matters.
- DOC prison locations and facility contacts ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- Contact someone in an Oregon DOC prison ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC prison phone calls and communication support ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC mailing letters to someone in prison ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC electronic messages and video communication ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC sending books and publications to prison ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC applying to visit someone in prison ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC prison visiting hours by facility ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC prison visiting alerts and interruptions ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC friends and family handbook access ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
Education, work preparation and cultural support
Ask the facility which education, work, behavioral-support, religious or cultural programs are available. Keep records of completed training. The food-handler link is for replacing a card after training already completed.
- DOC prison education, work and support programs ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC replacement food-handler cards after prison training ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC faith-based and religious support in prison ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
- DOC tribal partners and family connections ↗Official publisher · Oregon DOC state-prison information; county jails and federal facilities have separate proceduresSource details and preparation
Planning ahead and specialized reentry support
Use release-planning guides to identify practical needs and questions for your release planner. Ask SSA about prerelease arrangements and benefit rules. Veterans can ask ODVA or VA about incarceration-related benefit changes and reentry outreach.
- Oregon CURE reentry guides and community support ↗Community organization · Oregon referral information; confirm the particular program service areaSource details and preparation
- SSA prerelease benefit-application procedures ↗Official publisher · Oregon referral information; confirm the particular program service areaSource details and preparation
- VA Health Care for Reentry Veterans ↗Official publisher · Oregon referral information; confirm the particular program service areaSource details and preparation
- ODVA — Justice-Involved Veterans ↗Official publisher · Shared Oregon resource available in all 36 county filters; local procedures and service availability varySource details and preparation
Find legal help in your county
Select your county above to see its published civil legal-aid referrals.