You don't have to get sober in the same place you got sick. For a lot of people, leaving town is the turning point — and Ohio Medicaid follows you across the state, so a fresh start doesn't cost you your coverage.
If you've tried to get clean while still living around the same crowd, the same corners, and the same routine, you already know how hard it is. The environment that fed the addiction is still there the moment treatment ends. That's why so many people in recovery make a deliberate choice to relocate — to a home in a different city, far enough away that the old triggers aren't waiting on the doorstep. If you're anywhere in Ohio and thinking about that kind of fresh start, this page is for you.
Why getting away helps recovery
Addiction is wired to place. The people you used with, the spots where you used, the drive home, the time of day — over time these become cues that pull you back long after you've decided to stop. Willpower alone has to fight all of them at once. Changing your environment takes most of them off the board in a single move. It's not running away from your problems; it's removing the constant reminders long enough to actually build something new. For many people, a new zip code is what finally makes the difference between a relapse and a recovery.
How coming to Tina Marie's works, step by step
Tina Marie's operates five structured recovery homes across the Dayton metro and Miamisburg. Relocating here from another part of Ohio is more common than you'd think, and we've made it simple:
- 1. Make the first call. Call (937) 930-7502. It's free, confidential, and there's no pressure — we'll talk through your situation and whether a move makes sense for you.
- 2. Complete a short intake. We do a brief assessment over the phone to make sure it's the right fit and to plan your arrival. If you're being discharged from a treatment center or working with a case manager, we coordinate directly with them.
- 3. Get here. Many residents arrive without a car — we'll help work out the ride, the bus, or the hand-off from a treatment provider.
- 4. Settle in with a 7–14 day observation period. Every new resident begins with a structured observation window to stabilize and get grounded before stepping into the full program.
- 5. Start the program. From there it's structured sober living — house meetings, drug testing, life skills, job readiness, transportation, and clinical support — over a 9–12 month stay. See exactly how the program works.
Paying for it when you're moving from another county
This is the part that surprises people: your Ohio Medicaid doesn't stop at the county line. CareSource, Buckeye, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare are all statewide plans, and they cover the clinical side of recovery — IOP, counseling, MAT, case management — no matter where in Ohio you live. So relocating 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 there's more on how Ohio Medicaid covers recovery housing on our Ohio guide.
What to bring
Keep it simple. Bring a photo ID, any medications and treatment or medical paperwork, your Medicaid or insurance information, a couple of weeks of clothing, and basic toiletries. You can sort out everything else once you're here — we'll give you the exact list on the intake call.
Who this is right for
People come to Tina Marie's from all over Ohio — from Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and the smaller towns in between — because they've decided that staying where they are isn't working. It's a good fit if you're serious about recovery and ready for real structure, whether you're coming straight out of inpatient, PHP, or IOP treatment, returning as a veteran, or simply done doing it the hard way in the same old place. We serve the Dayton area too — but if a fresh start somewhere new is what you need, that's exactly what we're here for.
Wherever in Ohio you're starting from, the first call is free and confidential. Call (937) 930-7502 and we'll help you figure out how to get here.