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Experts in Serving Survivors of Sexual Violence

Ohio’s rape crisis centers provide confidential advocacy and support to survivors and co-survivors of sexual violence. Rape crisis centers are uniquely equipped to help survivors navigate the healthcare and criminal justice systems, and they provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support at any point in a survivor’s recovery process. If you are a survivor, we want you to know that we are here to believe you, to empower you, and to support you in your journey to healing – no matter who you are, no matter how long it’s been. We are here for you.

Services Provided by Rape Crisis Centers

Ohio’s rape crisis centers provide a range of services according to OAESV’s Core Standards for Rape Crisis Programs in Ohio.

These services include:

  • 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
  • Hospital/Medical Advocacy
  • Criminal Justice/Legal Advocacy
  • Community Awareness/Outreach

Some (but not all) rape crisis programs in Ohio provide the following additional services:

  • Prevention Education
  • Professional Counseling/Therapy
  • Support Groups
  • Remote Services/Tele-Advocacy

To find a rape crisis center near you, click here. If there is not a rape crisis center in your community, please call 844-OHIO-HELP.

Outside of Ohio? Find a rape crisis center near you by calling 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), or visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website.

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