Skip to main content
NorthvaleBehavioral Health

Local Oregon SEO

Resident Rights and Dignity

Recovery depends on being treated with dignity. Oregon and federal law protect a set of rights for people receiving residential care.

Reviewed by Northvale Behavioral Health Clinical TeamLast updated July 20265 min read
Representative image for Local Oregon SEO

Rights generally include

  • To be treated with dignity and respect
  • To privacy in personal care and communications
  • To participate in decisions about care
  • To be free from abuse, neglect, and inappropriate restraint
  • To voice concerns and file grievances without retaliation
  • To access advocacy and rights information

Advocacy

Disability Rights Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority are two of several resources for residents and families seeking information about rights and advocacy.

This resource is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace professional medical, behavioral health, legal, or emergency advice.

RightsDignityOregon

Keep reading

Related resources

Browse all →

Next step

Have questions about residential treatment or referrals?

Speak with our admissions team or begin a professional referral. We'll walk you through what to expect and whether our program is an appropriate fit.

Speak With AdmissionsMake a Referral

Referral CTA

Professional Referrals Made Simple

Our admissions team works with hospitals, providers, case managers, families, and community partners to coordinate thoughtful, unhurried transitions into residential care.

Submit Referral Admissions

Not for Emergencies

Referral forms are not monitored for emergencies. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.