General information and assistance referral

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Helping children, teens and people of all ability levels thrive.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Athens County
Nurtures, supports, and guides children through committed volunteer mentors and activities that support positive youth development.
www.bbbsathens.org

HAVAR, Inc.
Provider of home and community based support for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and for community employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
www.havar.org

Live Healthy Appalachia
Working to improve Appalachian health and wellbeing through education, outreach, and advocacy emphasizing nutrition and lifestyle choices.
www.livehealthyappalachia.org

Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council
Builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
www.bdgsc.org

Tomcat Bridgebuilders
The Bridgebuilders are made up of a team of community volunteers who want to ensure a brighter future for the youth and citizens of Trimble Township. The group is accomplishing this by working to bridge the gaps that will lead to a stronger community. The Bridgebuilders believe Trimble youth are the leaders of tomorrow and the community will again thrive.
www.tomcatbridgebuilders.weebly.com

Offering assistance in times of crisis and instability.

Athens County Food Pantry
Provides emergency food supplies through food boxes and children's backpack programs that supply food for school children to take home on weekends.
(800) 338-4484
www.athenscountyfoodpantry.org

Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio
Works in partnership with families and the community to help provide safe, decent and affordable housing to families with low incomes.
www.habitatseo.org

My Sister's Place
Provides shelter, mental health counseling, and court advocacy services to victims of domestic violence. Also provides intervention services for court-ordered offenders of domestic violence.
www.mspathens.org

Athens CASA/GAL Program
Utilizes volunteers to advocate for safety and permanency for abused/neglected children throughout the Juvenile Court process.
www.athenscasa.org

Athens County Child Advocacy Center
Coordinates a multi-disciplinary team response to child sexual abuse investigations by providing support for children and families through the interview process, medical exams, case management, and service referral. Also provides community prevention education and outreach.
www.athenscac.org

HAPCAP
Hocking/Athens/Perry Community Action provides a variety of nutrition, housing, energy, child development and transportation services to promote self-sufficiency and improved quality of life for children, seniors, families, and individuals.
www.hapcap.org

The Gathering Place
A community drop-in center for adults coping with mental illness; providing food relief, peer support, and linkage services; all in a homelike atmosphere.
www.thegpathens.org

Making quality healthcare available to all.

Ohio University Community Health Programs
Develops and delivers quality medical and health care services for children and adults. Services are initiated in response to unmet health care needs and are often geared toward clients and patients who lack adequate medical and health care alternatives.
www.oucom.ohiou.edu/csp/

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