Sober Living in Ohio

Ohio has a network of sober living homes and recovery residences offering safe, substance-free housing for people in early recovery. This directory lists 609 Ohio homes across 176 cities, concentrated in columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Akron — 1 independently verified, and each one linking straight to the home's own intake line, so you can call and ask about openings, house rules, cost, and support with no middleman in between.

Sober living (also called recovery housing or a recovery residence) bridges the gap between treatment and independent living: residents hold jobs, attend meetings, and rebuild daily routines in a structured, peer-supported home. Homes here list from about $200/month, though costs vary by city and services, and many Ohio homes are certified by ORH, the state's NARR affiliate. 138 Ohio homes are marked MAT-friendly (Suboxone, methadone, or Vivitrol). Browse by city below, or scroll to see the homes listed here.

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Of the 2 Ohio homes that publish pricing on this directory, monthly rent ranges from about $200 to $750, with a typical starting rate near $750/month. Most homes don't post prices online, so the real range is wider — call the home's intake line for an exact figure. A home's fee usually covers your bed, utilities, and the structure of the house; it rarely includes therapy, food, or transportation unless stated. Ask every home about scholarships, sliding-scale rates, or move-in specials — many Ohio homes offer them but don't advertise it.

Ohio homes on this directory include 56 men's, 42 women's and 14 co-ed recovery residences. Single-gender homes are common in early recovery because many people do better without the distractions of a co-ed house at first. Open any city page to filter by resident type, and confirm each home's current openings by phone.