photo © 2010 Emily Hanlon

It affects all of us.

The Sexual Assault Prevention Program is an educational awareness and outreach program run through Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling in Athens, Ohio.

We offer a variety of primary prevention activities targeted at middle school, high school and college students, as well as community members in Athens, Hocking and Vinton Counties.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted and is in need of help, please call our crisis line at 1-888-475-8484, or go to RAINN's online hotline.

Survivor's Blog

Posted on Friday, 8 January 2010

 A woman named Vickie Linegar prompted by her recurring anxiety around the holidays, started a blog to reach out to people who may be feeling the same way because of their own similar experiences.

5th & Final Session: Self Defense for Women and Teenage Girls

Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 12:30 - 14:30

 Free Self-Defense Class for Women and Teenage Girls

4th Session: Self Defense for Women and Teenage Girls

Saturday, March 6, 2010 - 12:30 - 14:30

 Free Self-Defense Class for Women and Teenage Girls

3rd Session: Self Defense for Women and Teenage Girls

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 12:30 - 14:30

 Free Self-Defense Class for Women and Teenage Girls

2nd session Self Defense for Women and Teenage Girls

Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 12:30 - 14:30

Self Defense for Women and Teenage Girls

Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 12:30 - 14:30

Free Self-Defense Class for Women and Teenage Girls

Saturdays, February 6, 20 and 27, March 6 and 20, 12:30--2:30 pm

Teen Dating Violence Prevention Discussion

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 11:30 - 13:00

February 1st-6th marks the nationally recognized Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention week. To mark this week as well as to acknowledge the Tina Croucher Act (a bill mandating teen dating violence prevention education in Ohio schools), Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling’s Sexual Assault Prevention Program is hosting a discussion on the prevention of teen dating violence at the Athens Public Library on Wednesday February 3rd from 11:30am-1pm.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week

Monday, February 1, 2010 (All day) - Saturday, February 6, 2010 (All day)

 Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week

Take Back the Night Week at Ohio University

Monday, April 19, 2010 (All day) - Friday, April 23, 2010 (All day)

 Take Back the Night Week at Ohio University will begin Monday April 19th. There will be a series of events all week including the annual Take Back the Night March and Rally beginning at 7pm at the West Portico of Memorial Auditorium. More information coming soon...

SAPP Student Group Meeting

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 19:00 - 20:00

 The Ohio University Sexual Assault Prevention student organization meets Wednesdays winter quarter from 7-8pm in Baker 512. Interested students/faculty and other community members welcome.