Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program

The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program was founded as a program of the Ohio University Women’s Center in August 2013 to serve survivors in Meigs and Perry counties of Southeastern Ohio. In December 2013, Athens county was added to SAOP’s service area and in October 2015, SAOP expanded service to Gallia, Hocking, Morgan, and Vinton counties. In October 2016, SAOP separated from Ohio University and became a program of the Edna Brooks Foundation, Inc. while working toward obtaining independent tax-exempt status (which was awarded in April 2017). On December 1st, 2016, SAOP opened its main office located at 77 E. State St. in Athens and, since then, has opened branch office locations in each of the seven counties served. Since 2016, SAOP has relocated its main office to 55 W. Washington St. Nelsonville, added 2 outreach offices (in Logan and Gallipolis), expanded its reach to an additional 2 counties, launched a justice enterprise prevention program, and added a residential program that includes temporary and transitional housing.