In 2014, the Ohio State Legislature passed a law requiring all counties in the state to develop and implement Recovery Housing or face losing valuable resources for their county. Since that time local counties have been working feverishly to get Recovery Housing up and running. The reason behind the law was because the expanded view of recovery shows the need for ongoing recovery supports and the importance of safe, affordable housing is a fundamental recovery support. Research indicated that the longer a person remains in a alcohol and drug free environment with support for recovery, the greater chance of long term sobriety, increased financial well-being and overall stability. For more information: www.ohiorecoveryhousing.org or www.mha.ohio.gov
Who is Recovery Housing for?
People actively working to live alcohol and drug free lives on a daily basis
People who desire a safe and structured living environment with others who share the goal of sobriety
People who want to engage in support, services, or treatment opportunities to further their recovery
People at risk of homelessness because they are in exiting treatment, incarceration, military duty or are living in a home or neighborhood that puts them at risk for using substances.
Research has show that stable housing is essential to helping persons with serious disabilities recover and become productive members of the community.
FINDING THE RIGHT RECOVERY HOME
Finding a location for a Recovery House is a challenge from many perspectives.
We look to cities because of the close proximity to amenities & employment opportunities.
RECOVERY HOMES HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO:
- Decrease substance use -Decrease incarceration rates -Increase income -Increase family and social functioning -Increase quality of life measures -Improve psychological & emotional well being.
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF RECOVERY HOUSING
1. Housing is for 4 to 5 individuals in one household & all having shared living environment.
2. House is 100% free of all alcohol & drugs, all tenants are required to have drug screens.
3. All tenants entering the Recovery House must be serious about their recovery.
4. All tenants must have a minimum of 30 days of sobriety evidenced by drug screens & consultations with therapists & case managers.
5. No treatment is done at the Recovery House, but tenants are actively involved in treatment services at local agencies.
6. This program is NOT designed for sex offenders and/or those with violent criminal backgrounds.
