Service Coordination

Survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner and domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking often need support beyond crisis intervention. The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program (SAOP) provides free, confidential service coordination to help survivors access housing, counseling, financial assistance, legal services, and other essential resources.

How Service Coordination Can Help

Our Service Coordinators work directly with survivors to:

  • Assess Needs & Provide Referrals – We help survivors connect with housing, healthcare, financial aid, and counseling services.
  • Facilitate Supportive Services – We coordinate access to legal assistance, childcare, transportation, and employment resources.
  • Advocate for Survivor Rights – We help ensure survivors receive the support and benefits they are entitled to.
  • Assist with Applications – We guide survivors through applications for housing, public benefits, and victim compensation programs.
  • Monitor Care Plans – We provide ongoing support, reassessing survivor needs and adjusting resources as necessary.
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(i) Housing & Shelter Assistance

  • Emergency shelter referrals for individuals fleeing violence.
  • Transitional and long-term housing options.
  • Rental assistance and housing advocacy.

(ii) Mental Health & Wellness

  • Referrals to trauma-informed counseling and support groups.
  • Substance use recovery and case management services.

(iii) Food & Emergency Assistance

  • Connections to food pantries, clothing banks, and financial aid programs.
  • Emergency transportation to shelters, medical appointments, or legal proceedings.

(iv) Legal & Financial Support

  • Assistance with filing protection orders and understanding legal rights.
  • Help with applications for Crime Victims Compensation and public benefits.
  • Advocacy for survivors facing workplace discrimination, eviction, or financial instability.

If you have any physical injuries from sexual assault, intimate partner or domestic violence, human trafficking, or another form of violence, seeking medical attention is important for your health and safety.

A hospital advocate can:

  • Help you understand treatment options for injuries.
  • Assist with documentation if you choose to pursue legal action later.
  • Provide emotional support throughout the medical process.

SAOP’s Service Coordination is available to:

  • Survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner and domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
  • Co-survivors (friends, family, and caregivers) supporting a loved one.
  • Individuals who have recently experienced violence or need ongoing support after past trauma.

All services are free, confidential, and available regardless of income or legal status.

Get Help Now

If you need housing, counseling, legal assistance, or other support, we are here to help.

24/7 Crisis Hotline: (740) 591-4266

Email: info@saopseoh.org