Legal Services/Advice

Battered Persons Advocacy and Oasis Women’s Shelter
24-hour helpline, crisis intervention, peer support advocacy, resource referrals, emergency services, support groups, speaker’s bureau and Oasis Shelter— emergency housing for women and their children in crisis (3 week maximum stay)—can shelter up to 24 people at one time, transportation, transitional housing, and legal advocacy. Children’s program for all ages and provides childcare for children of clients who attend support groups. Domestic abuse resources for men available.
Sexual Assault Response Team: Helps victims of sexual assault with all ramifications that result from the assault: medical, emotional, legal. Close step- by-step support throughout whole process. Support group—call BPA for location and times.
Phone:  541-673-7867 or 541-957-0288 or 1-800-464-6543 (24 hour)

CASA of Douglas County
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are community members who are recruited and trained to become the voice of abused and neglected children involved in the court system, and to make recommendations about what is in their best interest.
Phone:  541-672-7001

Douglas County Juvenile Department
The Juvenile Department is responsible for working with youth who have been referred by law enforcement agencies for having committed law violations prior to turning 18 years of age. The Department also assists in processing cases of abuse and neglect for the Court. The Department works with the District Attorney’s office in processing cases through the court. The Department consists of the following units: Accountability Services screens all cases referred by law enforcement to determine the appropriate levels of service and reformation interventions needed. Probation Officers supervise youth through both formal and informal probation and facilitate competency development groups. Accountability Services also consists of the Roseburg Area Youth Services (R.A.Y.S.) Program which is an early intervention Program run through a collaboration with the Roseburg Police Department, Juvenile Restoration Work Crew (youth ages 12 to 15), ODOT Work Crew (youth ages 16 to 17), and a Victim Advocate who provides assistance and information to individuals who have been victims of crime perpetrated by juvenile offenders.  Accountability Support Services prepares all legal court papers, coordinates with court personnel for docket scheduling, and handles all clerical services.   Detention Facility (541-464-6400) provides 32 beds for detention., including a 30 day extended detention program.  The detention facility is an essential resource for holding youth offenders accountable for their actions and providing public safety. Youth are received by referrals from law enforcement agencies or by court order.  Shelter Facility 16 beds for shelter.  The shelter facility operates a BRS treatment program for youth who qualify, and accept youth from the various agencies from around the community and the State such as the Department of Human Services, Douglas County Mental Health, and the Oregon Youth Authority.
Phone:  541-440-4409

Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Legal advice and representation in some civil matters, including landlord/tenant cases, welfare and some Social Security disability; self-help divorce and custody classes; self-help materials on various legal issues which commonly affect low- income clients.
Phone:  541-673-1181

Senior Services Division/Health & Social Services
Elder Abuse Reporting; Adult Protective Services; Medical and Financial Assistance, Food Stamp Program.
Social Services - Legal Assistance, Health Promotion and Respite Care
Nutrition Services - Senior Center Meal and Home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels)
Medicaid, Financial and Social Services - Medical Assistance – Medicaid Eligibility Case Management – eligibility, assessment, service planning
Care Giver Registry – screening, referral
Care Giver Support Groups – Roseburg, Reedsport
In-Home Services – home care, personal care
Adult Foster Homes – license, referral
Residential Care/Assisted Living Facility – referral
Room & Board Facility – registration information
Phone:  541-440-3580 or 1-800-234-0985, Ext 3580
             541-271-4835 (West County Office)
             541-836-7311 (North County Annex)
             541-839-4495 (South County Office)
Senior Center Services: 
             541-832-3220 – Glendale-Special People’s Depot
             541-496-3736 – Glide-Glide Community Club
             541-271-4884 – Reedsport-Lower Umpqua Senior Center
             541-839-4495 – Riddle-Riddle Community Center
             541-679-9715 – Winston-Winston Community Building
             541-849-2951 – Yoncalla/Drain-Yoncalla Community Center

Victims Assistance Program
Offers a helping hand through the criminal justice process. Refers victims to various services available, informs them of case status and their rights. Works with victims for the recovery of loss through restitution and property held in evidence. Provides crime victims with applications and assistance in obtaining Crime Victims Compensation, which is available through the Department of Justice.
Phone:  541-440-4388