You don't have to get sober in the same place you got sick — and for a lot of people in Toledo, 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 Toledo area.
Toledo sits up in the northwest corner of the state, and for a lot of people there, getting away from the local scene is what recovery needs. Dayton is a straight shot south down I-75 — about two and a half hours, and a real change of environment.
Why people come to Dayton from Toledo
The people and places tied to using are hard to avoid when they’re part of your everyday life in Toledo. Moving down to a structured recovery home in Dayton removes those cues and lets you focus on the work without fighting old triggers at every turn.
Two and a half hours is far enough to leave the old environment behind, and close enough for family to stay connected — the distance works for you, not against 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 Toledo area
If you're starting from Toledo, 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 Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County funds and connects Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Toledo area
Tina Marie's started in Dayton, but we're not staying a Dayton-only operation. We're expanding across Ohio, and the Toledo area is part of our growth plan. Until those homes open, Toledo-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 Toledo area, the first call is free and confidential. Call (937) 930-7502 and we'll help you figure out the next step.