Getting into sober living should not feel like solving a puzzle while your life is already under pressure. The next step is simple: call, answer honest intake questions, confirm fit and payment, then move into structure.
If you are looking for sober living in Dayton, you may be calling from a treatment center, a hospital, a family member's living room, a friend's couch, or your car. You may have everything organized, or you may only have a phone and one bag. Either way, the process can start with one call to Tina Marie's Recovery Housing at (937) 930-7502.
Fast answer
Call (937) 930-7502, complete a confidential intake, review payment and support options, confirm the right home and program fit, then arrange move-in. Families, case managers, treatment providers, and discharge planners can call too.
Step 1: Call for a confidential intake
The first call is not a test. It is a fit conversation. We need to understand where you are today, what kind of support you need, and whether Tina Marie's is the right environment for your next step.
On that call, we may ask about:
- Your current location and safest callback number
- Whether you are calling for yourself, a family member, or a client
- Your recent recovery and treatment history
- Current medications and medical needs
- Whether you are leaving inpatient, PHP, IOP, or another program
- Whether you have Medicaid, private insurance, vouchers, or no current coverage
- When you need housing and whether transportation is a barrier
If you are not sure how to answer something, say that. Honest uncertainty is better than guessing. The goal is to build a safe plan, not to make you sound perfect.
Step 2: Confirm sober living is the right fit
Sober living is not inpatient rehab and it is not a hotel. It is structured, substance-free recovery housing where residents live with accountability, house rules, drug testing, peer support, meetings, and a daily routine. At Tina Marie's, residents move through a program that includes observation, life skills, job readiness, transportation support, and clinical coordination through our partner network.
Sober living may be a strong fit if you:
- Need stable housing while you rebuild recovery
- Are stepping down from inpatient, PHP, or IOP treatment
- Want structure but do not need a locked clinical setting
- Need help getting to meetings, appointments, or work readiness activities
- Are willing to live substance-free and follow house expectations
If you are comparing options, our guide to sober living vs halfway house in Dayton explains the differences in plain English.
Step 3: Talk through payment and support options
Cost should be discussed early. In Dayton, sober living costs can vary by home, room setup, services, transportation, and length of stay. Tina Marie's works with residents to coordinate Medicaid-covered clinical services where applicable, and we also discuss vouchers, sliding-scale support, and referral resources when available.
For a full breakdown, read our guide to sober living cost in Dayton. If you have Ohio Medicaid, our Medicaid and sober living guide explains what Medicaid can and cannot cover.
The short version: Medicaid usually does not pay rent directly, but it can cover eligible clinical services delivered while someone lives in recovery housing. The housing piece may be supported through program coordination, vouchers, sliding-scale arrangements, family help, or private pay depending on the case.
Step 4: Pack what helps and leave what creates risk
When move-in is confirmed, keep packing simple. Bring enough to settle in, but do not bring anything that puts your recovery or the house at risk.
Bring:
- Clothing for one to two weeks
- Toiletries and personal hygiene items
- Photo ID and insurance card if available
- Prescription medications in their original bottles
- Phone, charger, and important contact numbers
- A small amount of personal money if you have it
Do not bring alcohol, non-prescribed drugs, paraphernalia, weapons, or large amounts of cash. If you are worried about something you have, tell staff before move-in. The safest plan starts with honesty.
Step 5: Move in and start the first week
Move-in usually includes paperwork, a house orientation, a drug screen, a review of house expectations, medication review where needed, and time to settle into your room. The first day can feel heavy, which is why we wrote a separate guide on what to expect on your first day at sober living.
During the first week, residents begin building a routine around meetings, appointments, house responsibilities, job readiness, treatment coordination, and peer support. The point is not to overwhelm you. The point is to remove chaos and replace it with structure.
Can someone else call for you?
Yes. Family members, hospital discharge planners, treatment centers, peer supporters, case managers, and other referral partners can call Tina Marie's to ask about fit and availability. We still need to speak with the person moving in. Recovery housing works best when the resident is part of the decision and understands the expectations before arrival.
What if there is not an opening today?
Call anyway. Bed availability changes. Even when a move-in cannot happen the same day, the call can help clarify the next step, the documents needed, payment questions, and what to do while waiting. If Tina Marie's is not the right fit, we would rather tell you clearly than waste time you do not have.
Start with the call. You do not need the perfect words. You only need to say, "I am looking for sober living in Dayton." Call (937) 930-7502 or send a message through the contact form.