Women Helping Women
About Women Helping Women
Founded in 1973 by University of Cincinnati graduate students, Women Helping Women embodies a feminist philosophy rooted in community care and mutual support. What began as a small collective pooling resources to offer counseling services has evolved into a vital regional organization serving the Cincinnati, OH community and surrounding counties. Women Helping Women operates with diversity and inclusion as core values, recognizing that survivors of gender-based violence come from all backgrounds and deserve culturally competent, affirming support. The organization's survivor-centric approach means that those who have experienced violence are centered in all decision-making and service delivery. By combining professional expertise with the lived experiences of community members, Women Helping Women creates a unique environment where survivors find both skilled intervention and genuine human connection. The organization's deep roots in the Cincinnati area reflect decades of commitment to preventing gender-based violence and empowering individuals to reclaim their lives. Today, Women Helping Women continues its founding mission of proving that communities can effectively support and heal one another, serving thousands of survivors annually while advocating for systemic change that addresses the root causes of violence.