Southern Ohio Council of Governments

11/10/2025

The SOCOG office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.

10/29/2025

SOCOG is looking for detailed-oriented, computer-savvy person to fill the position of Executive Assistant. This is a full-time position located in our Chillicothe office.
Full-time positions at SOCOG offer paid time off, paid holidays, OPERS, health, dental, vision, and life insurance. A full description of job duties and responsibilities can be found on our website at

To apply, submit and resume and SOCOG job application to Kelli Gothard at kgothard@socog.org. Application and resumes can also be dropped off or mailed to SOCOG, P.O. Box 456, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Phone calls are not accepted.

10/22/2025

Members of our SOAG Southern Ohio Advocacy Group were recognized yesterday for their contributions to the implementation of Ohio's Blue Envelope Program.
Blue Envelope Packet are available for free at all county board of DD offices in SOCOG's service area.

10/16/2025

Blue Envelope Packets, which include an envelope, car decal, wallet card, and instructional brochure, can be picked up for free all County DD offices in the SOCOG.

Ohio's Blue Envelope Program focuses on making traffic stops and other encounters between law enforcement and drivers with disabilities safer and less stressful.

10/15/2025

SOCOG has added an INSULIN INJECTION class to its 2025 schedule.

Date: December 1
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: 40792 Laurel Cliff Rd, Pomeroy, OH 45769
Cost: $60

To register for this or any other SOCOG training class, visit our website at

The Southern Ohio Council of Governments was formed in March 1996 and began services in March 1997. The Council was created by Superintendents of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities in southern Ohio. The Council is a government entity created under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code, repre...

10/14/2025

Thank you to 10TV news in Columbus for brining attention to our Blue Envelope program.

The initiative was driven by concerns from people with disabilities who worry about being misunderstood during interactions with law enforcement.

10/10/2025

The SOCOG office will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day.

10/08/2025

Thank you Pickaway County Sheriff's Office for your support of the Blue Envelope Program.

Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey is pleased to announce that the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office has the packets available! This program started in San Diego, CA and has been spreading across the United States. The Ohio Blue Envelope Program is designed to promote inclusion. It serves as an enhanced communication awareness tool between law enforcement and community members. Disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder dementia, a physical disability, or mental health conditions that might require additional accommodations or awareness during law enforcement interactions.

These envelopes are available free of charge at the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office administration offices M-F 8-4 or anytime in the lobby of the Pickaway County Jail. A huge thank you to Pickaway County Developmental Disabilities for providing this valuable resource to our community.

10/02/2025

The Meigs County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) is seeking a skilled and dependable Operations Director to manage essential agency operations and support the mission of serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. This leadership position oversees facilities, transportation, food service, information technology, and compliance functions across the organization.

A full job description can be found on our website at

To apply, submit and resume and SOCOG job application to Kelli Gothard at kgothard@socog.org. Application and resumes can also be dropped off or mailed to SOCOG, P.O. Box 456, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Phone calls are not accepted.

09/16/2025

SOCOG’s Mobile Smart Home debuted new technology from THS at today’s advocacy meeting. Tim Steward of Fayette County Board of DD explains the new upgrades.

09/16/2025

Our regional advocacy group saw its highest attended meeting today with 114 people from eight SOCOG counties coming together at Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe for advocacy.
The SOAG Southern Ohio Advocacy Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Visit our website for a full schedule of events.

09/16/2025