You don't have to get sober in the same place you got sick — and for a lot of people in Columbus, 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 Columbus area.
Columbus is a big city with a fast pace, and for a lot of people in recovery that pace is part of the problem. Dayton is a straight shot west on I-70 — close enough to keep your ties, far enough to step out of the swirl.
Why people come to Dayton from Columbus
In a city the size of Columbus, the triggers are everywhere and easy to run into by accident. Relocating to Dayton for your sober-living stay takes you out of that daily churn and drops you into a structured, slower-paced environment built around one thing: your recovery.
At about 75 minutes, Columbus is an easy drive for family visits and for getting to appointments back home when you need to — a clean break that doesn’t cut you off. 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 Columbus area
If you're starting from Columbus, 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 ADAMH Board of Franklin County funds and connects Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Columbus area
Tina Marie's started in Dayton, but we're not staying a Dayton-only operation. We're expanding across Ohio, and the Columbus area is part of our growth plan. Until those homes open, Columbus-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 Columbus area, the first call is free and confidential. Call (937) 930-7502 and we'll help you figure out the next step.