You don't have to get sober in the same place you got sick — and for a lot of people in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati area.
Cincinnati is close enough to Dayton that a lot of families never realized it was an option — and far enough to matter. It’s about an hour south down I-75, which makes it one of the easiest moves in the state to make.
Why people come to Dayton from Cincinnati
For someone in Cincinnati, the hard part usually isn’t distance — it’s that the people, corners, and routines tied to using are all still 10 minutes away. Moving up to Dayton puts a real buffer between you and that scene while keeping you close enough that family can still be part of your recovery.
Because it’s only about an hour, Cincinnati families can visit on a weekend and stay involved — you get the fresh start without disappearing from the people who are rooting for you. 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 Cincinnati area
If you're starting from Cincinnati, 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 Hamilton County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board funds and connects Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Cincinnati area
Tina Marie's started in Dayton, but we're not staying a Dayton-only operation. We're expanding across Ohio, and the Cincinnati area is part of our growth plan. Until those homes open, Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati area, the first call is free and confidential. Call (937) 930-7502 and we'll help you figure out the next step.