You don't have to get sober in the same place you got sick — and for a lot of people in Akron, a little distance is exactly what recovery needs. Here's how coming to Tina Marie's in Dayton works, and what's coming to the Akron area.
Akron sits in the heart of northeast Ohio, and for people in recovery there, a change of scenery can be the thing that finally makes it stick. Dayton is about three hours south — a real distance from everything the addiction is tied to.
Why people come to Dayton from Akron
If you’ve tried to get clean in Akron while still living around the same people and places, you already know how relentless the pull is. Relocating to a structured home in Dayton takes those daily triggers off the table and gives you room to actually rebuild.
At about three hours, a stay in Dayton is a genuine fresh start — far enough to break the old patterns, close enough that the people who support you can still be part of the journey. Our homes are structured recovery residences for men, women, and couples, built around a 7–14 day observation period and a 9–12 month program of accountability, drug testing, life skills, job readiness, and clinical support. See exactly how the program works and read the full guide to relocating for recovery in Ohio.
Recovery resources in the Akron area
If you're starting from Akron, these are the right first calls — whether you come to Dayton or find help closer to home:
- Crisis, 24/7: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
- Local board: the County of Summit ADM Board funds and connects Summit County residents to treatment and recovery housing.
- Treatment search: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov maps licensed programs by ZIP code.
- More in our guide to recovery housing across Ohio.
Your Ohio Medicaid comes with you
Here's what surprises most people: your Ohio Medicaid doesn't stop at the county line. CareSource, Buckeye, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare are statewide plans that cover the clinical side of recovery — IOP, counseling, MAT, case management — anywhere in Ohio. So relocating from Summit County to a Dayton-area home doesn't cost you your coverage. Most Tina Marie's residents pay $0–$50 per week for the housing itself; the full breakdown is on our cost page and Medicaid page.
Coming soon: recovery housing in the Akron area
Tina Marie's started in Dayton, but we're not staying a Dayton-only operation. We're expanding across Ohio, and the Akron area is part of our growth plan. Until those homes open, Akron-area residents are welcome in our Dayton homes — and if you'd like to be first to know when we open closer to you, call (937) 930-7502 or send us a message. We'll tell you honestly what's available today and what's on the way.
Wherever you are in the Akron area, the first call is free and confidential. Call (937) 930-7502 and we'll help you figure out the next step.