If you're looking for sober living in Dayton, you're not just looking for a bed. You're looking for a place that will hold you accountable, believe in you, and help you build a life worth staying sober for.
Tina Marie's Recovery Home is a structured sober living community in Dayton, Ohio for men, women, and couples in recovery from substance use disorder. We're registered with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) and we pair safe, stable housing with real clinical support — so recovery has both a roof and a roadmap.
We were built on a simple belief: people recover when they have the right environment, the right structure, and someone who refuses to give up on them. That's what we do every day.
What structured sober living looks like here
Sober living only works when there's structure behind it. Every resident moves through a clear program designed to rebuild stability, responsibility, and independence.
7–14 Day Observation Period
Every new resident starts with a supervised stabilization window to settle safely into recovery before stepping into the full program.
Life Skills Training
Budgeting, communication, conflict resolution, and the daily-living skills that make independent living stick after you leave.
Job Readiness
Resume help, interview prep, and connections to employers across the Dayton area — because lasting recovery needs economic stability.
Accountability & Drug Testing
House meetings, structured schedules, peer accountability, and random and scheduled drug testing keep everyone honest and on track.
Transportation
Rides to AA/NA meetings and clinical appointments, so getting to recovery is never the reason someone misses it.
Clinical Support
IOP, PHP, counseling, and mental-health care through our clinical provider.
The full structured program typically runs 9 to 12 months. Research consistently shows that time in supportive recovery housing is the strongest predictor of long-term sobriety — so we don't rush anyone out the door.
Who we serve in Dayton
Tina Marie's serves men, women, and couples on several recovery pathways. Couples housing is based on fit and current availability, and every resident completes individual intake so the placement supports recovery:
- Women's recovery housing in Dayton — a safe, separate community for women in early recovery.
- Men's sober living in Dayton — brotherhood, accountability, and a path back to work.
- Couples sober living in Dayton — structured recovery housing for couples when both partners are ready and placement is the right fit.
- Veterans sober living near the Dayton VA — recovery housing built for those who served.
- Step-down housing for people leaving inpatient, PHP, or IOP treatment, coordinated with discharge planners across the Miami Valley.
How residents pay for sober living
Almost nobody pays full price out of pocket. We're a sober living home that takes Medicaid (CareSource, Buckeye, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare Ohio plans), and we help residents combine Medicaid-billed clinical services with vouchers, sliding-scale support, and grant-funded placement. For a full breakdown, see what sober living costs in Dayton and our explainer on whether Medicaid pays for sober living in Ohio. The first call is always free and confidential.
Why families choose Tina Marie's for sober living in Dayton
Dayton has a number of sober living homes, and choosing between them is hard when you're in crisis. Here's what sets Tina Marie's apart — plainly:
- Medicaid-friendly, so cost isn't the barrier. We build placements around Ohio Medicaid (CareSource, Buckeye, Molina, UnitedHealthcare), vouchers, and sliding scale — most residents pay $0–$50 a week out of pocket. Many homes won't even quote a price on the phone; we tell you the truth on the first call.
- We take couples — a rarity. Very few Dayton homes will keep a committed couple together in recovery. We offer couples sober living when both partners are ready and placement is a safe fit.
- A 9–12 month program, not a 30-day clock. Length of time in structured housing is the single strongest predictor of lasting sobriety, so we don't rush anyone toward the door at 30 or 90 days.
- Separate men's and women's housing, plus veterans housing minutes from the Dayton VA and step-down beds coordinated with local treatment centers.
- Real standards. OhioMHAS-registered, ORH certification in process, and records protected under 42 CFR Part 2 — stricter than HIPAA.
What to look for in a Dayton sober living home
Whether you choose us or somewhere else, use this checklist when you call any sober living home in Dayton — an honest home will answer all of it in plain English:
- Certification: Are they OhioMHAS-registered? Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH) certified or in process?
- Length of stay: Is it open-ended / 9–12 months, or a hard 30-day cap?
- What's included: Drug testing, house meetings, transportation to meetings and appointments, and clinical coordination — or just a bed?
- Payment honesty: Will they tell you the weekly cost and what happens if you can't pay one week? Do they take Medicaid?
- Structure: Separate men's/women's housing, clear house rules, and real accountability.
- Relapse: What happens if someone relapses — support and a path back, or straight to the curb?
Where we are
Tina Marie's Recovery Home is located in Dayton, Ohio (45416), serving Montgomery County and the greater Dayton metro — from West Dayton to Trotwood, Englewood, Riverside, and Kettering. We're just minutes from the Dayton VA Medical Center and coordinate with hospitals, treatment centers, and case managers across the region.
We also operate additional recovery homes across the Dayton area, including the spacious Bear Creek home in Miamisburg, just south of the city — the same program and standards in a different setting.
Areas we serve across the Dayton metro: Trotwood, Kettering, Riverside, Englewood, and Huber Heights.
Sober living vs. a halfway house
A lot of people search for a halfway house in Dayton when what they actually need is voluntary sober living. The difference matters: a halfway house is usually time-limited and often tied to a defined outside program, while sober living is recovery housing you choose and can stay in as long as you need. We break it down fully in sober living vs. halfway house — but the short version is that Tina Marie's is a voluntary recovery residence built for people who want to do the work.
Operating to the standards that matter
We're OhioMHAS-registered, actively pursuing Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH) certification (expected August 2026), and every resident's records are protected under 42 CFR Part 2 — the strictest federal medical-privacy standard, stricter than HIPAA. Your story stays your story.
How to get started
It's three steps, and it starts with one phone call:
- Call (326) 212-0542 for a confidential intake conversation.
- Complete a brief assessment so we can confirm the right program fit.
- Move in and begin your structured recovery program.
If you're a hospital discharge planner, peer supporter, or case manager, call the same number or email info@tinamariesrecoveryhousing.com for a referral packet and bed availability. For more detail, read our guide on how to get into sober living in Dayton.