About Central Ohio Survivors Center

The Central Ohio Survivors Center (COSC) is a community-based organization dedicated to supporting survivors of torture, civil war, abuse, trauma, violence, and displacement.

We serve individuals and families who have experienced severe hardship and are working to rebuild their lives with safety, dignity, and hope. Many survivors face emotional pain, language barriers, cultural adjustment, legal challenges, housing instability, family stress, and difficulty accessing services. COSC exists to help survivors navigate these challenges with compassionate support and trusted guidance.

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Who We Serve

COSC supports survivors from diverse cultural, ethnic, and national backgrounds. We especially focus on individuals and families who have experienced:

  • Community crisis

  • Torture

  • Civil war

  • Abuse

  • Trauma

  • Violence

  • Forced displacement

  • Family hardship

  • Barriers to safety, stability, and recovery

Why Our Work Matters

Survivors of torture, civil war, abuse, trauma, and displacement often carry deep emotional and practical burdens. Healing takes time, trust, safety, and support. COSC provides a place where survivors can begin that journey with people who understand their needs and are committed to helping them move forward.

Through direct services, referrals, workshops, advocacy, and community partnerships, we help survivors build stronger futures for themselves and their families.

We believe every survivor deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Our Vision

Our vision is a community where survivors are safe, supported, empowered, and able to live with dignity.

We envision a Central Ohio where survivors of trauma, violence, torture, civil war, and abuse have access to compassionate care, trusted resources, and opportunities to rebuild their lives.

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Our Values

  • We approach every survivor with care, understanding, patience, and respect.

  • We believe every person deserves to be heard, valued, and treated with honor.

  • We recognize the importance of culture, language, faith, identity, and community in the healing process.

  • We support survivors in making informed decisions and regaining control over their lives.

  • We stand with survivors and help connect them to services, resources, and systems of support.

  • We believe healing is strengthened through connection, belonging, and trusted relationships.