Newly Expanded Oregon Department Of Human Services Building Opens In Brookings August 5, 2024 -08/01/24

(Salem, Or.)- The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is excited to open a new building in Brookings on August 5, 2024. This is the state’s biggest agency, helping one out of every three people in Oregon. 

The new Brookings building will help the south coast community by bringing together many ODHS programs in one place. This means people won’t have to travel far from Brookings and nearby areas. People will have one place to sign up for critical benefits like SNAP, Oregon Health Plan and childcare. They'll also be able to meet someone who can talk through options for an aging loved one or someone with an intellectual disability like autism. All these services will be available at the new Brookings location. 

“This new building will improve access to our services and make them safer and more accessible for everyone,” said Josh Harlukowicz, the local Chief Operations Officer at ODHS. “This new center is the result of listening to the community and finding solutions together.” 

The new facility will have space for family visits, support for those impacted by domestic violence, interview rooms, and conference rooms for community groups. 

The building will start offering services on August 5, 2024. There will be a special preview event on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the new location, 1210 Chetco Ave, Brookings, OR 97415. ###