My Sister’s Place is a domestic violence support agency serving Athens, Hocking, and Vinton Counties in Ohio. The program provides free, confidential, and ongoing support for individuals and families experiencing interpersonal violence, including emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy.
They focus on meeting survivors where they are—whether they need immediate safety, someone to talk to, or long-term healing support.
🕒 Hours
- 24/7 Hotline available
- Shelter and crisis services available around the clock
📍 Location
- Based in Athens, Ohio
- Shelter location is confidential for safety reasons
📞 Contact
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-443-3402
- Main Phone: (740) 593-7125
- Business Line: (740) 594-8337
- Email: info@mspathens.org
- Website: https://www.mspathens.org/
🧰 Services
- 🏠 Emergency shelter (confidential location)
- 📞 24/7 crisis hotline
- 💬 Outreach counseling (including community-based support)
- ⚖️ Court advocacy (protection orders, victim compensation, legal navigation)
- 👩👧 Support for individuals and families (including children)
- 🐾 Pet sheltering support through “My Sister’s Paws” program
✅ Requirements
- No strict barriers to access
- Open to anyone experiencing domestic or interpersonal violence
- Services are confidential and survivor-centered
💲 Cost
- FREE
- Services are provided at no cost to survivors
💡 Tips
- You do not have to leave your situation to get help—counseling and support are available wherever you are.
- You can call the hotline just to talk or explore options—no commitment required.
- If safety is a concern, use a safe phone or private browsing when reaching out.
- This is a strong referral for DV support outside central Ohio, especially for Southeastern Ohio families.
