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The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place is a community support center that strives
to fulfill the needs of mentally disabled adults in Athens, Hocking
and Vinton Counties, by providing:
- A model for healthy living
- Homelike atmosphere where friendships may grow
- Life skills training
- Linkage to other neighborhood resources
- Promotion of positive self-awareness
- Recreational and social opportunities
Contact Information:
Athens
The Gathering Place
7 North Congress Street
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 592-2690
Hocking
Home Away From Home
56 N. Walnut St.
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-2052
Vinton
Friendship House
103 South Sugar St.
McArthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4594
What kind of services can I receive?
A place where you can go and talk with people who have similar needs.
A place where you can get involved in social and recreational activities.
A place where you can go to help with community projects.
A place where you can get information to help with your needs.
How do I get help?.
The Gathering Place is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Feel free to stop by or call at (740) 592-2690 any day of the week during these hours.
What can I expect?
A member of The Gathering Place will give you an application for
membership.
Once you become a member, you will be expected to help out with Gathering Place activities such as:
Weekly meal preparation
Holiday events
Weekend trips
Recreational activities