Ohio Housing Directory
Ohio Reentry Housing, Recovery Homes & Transitional Programs
A statewide directory of housing, recovery homes, and transitional programs across Ohio that may work with people on probation, parole, or pretrial release. Listings include residential reentry centers, recovery housing, supportive housing, and general shelters. OACRA does not place you in housing — we help you find options to discuss with your officer, attorney, or case manager.
Cleveland & Northeast Ohio
Counties: Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Summit, Medina, Stark (and nearby)
✅ Verified Reentry-focused & recovery housing
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana – Residential & Reentry Housing (Cleveland)
Residential and supportive housing programs serving people with justice involvement, mental health, and housing instability. Includes recovery and veteran-focused housing at select sites.
Residential and supportive housing programs serving people with justice involvement, mental health, and housing instability. Includes recovery and veteran-focused housing at select sites.
Ask if you qualify and whether a referral from supervision or a provider is required
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Recovery & Supportive Housing Programs
Network of recovery and supportive housing options operated by local nonprofits and behavioral health agencies for adults with substance use or mental health needs.
Network of recovery and supportive housing options operated by local nonprofits and behavioral health agencies for adults with substance use or mental health needs.
Check with your treatment provider or officer for current referral partners
Cuyahoga County
Returning Home–style supportive housing initiatives
Supportive housing models in Ohio that pair long-term housing with voluntary services for people exiting prison and at risk of homelessness.
Supportive housing models in Ohio that pair long-term housing with voluntary services for people exiting prison and at risk of homelessness.
Ask your institutional reentry coordinator or ODRC contact if a program serves your county
Northeast Ohio / regional
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & housing (confirm first)
Cleveland Area Emergency Shelters
Short-term shelters and transitional programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Some may accept people on supervision on a case-by-case basis.
Short-term shelters and transitional programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Some may accept people on supervision on a case-by-case basis.
Use local Continuum of Care resources or 211 to find current openings
Cleveland metro
Northeast Ohio Sober Living & Recovery Homes
Privately operated sober houses providing drug- and alcohol-free environments with curfews and peer support. Policies on supervision and specific offenses vary.
Privately operated sober houses providing drug- and alcohol-free environments with curfews and peer support. Policies on supervision and specific offenses vary.
Call each home directly and disclose your supervision status before moving
Multiple counties
2-1-1 Northeast Ohio Housing & Shelter Line
Statewide 211 network that can connect you with local shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing resources in your county.
Statewide 211 network that can connect you with local shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing resources in your county.
Dial 211 or visit your local 211 website for current listings
Dial 211
Columbus & Central Ohio
Counties: Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Union, Fairfield (and nearby)
✅ Verified Reentry housing & recovery programs
Alvis Community Residential Reentry Centers
Residential reentry programs serving men and women returning from incarceration, with housing, case management, behavioral health, and workforce services coordinated with corrections and community supervision.
Residential reentry programs serving men and women returning from incarceration, with housing, case management, behavioral health, and workforce services coordinated with corrections and community supervision.
Most placements are by referral from corrections or supervision — ask your officer or case manager
Columbus, OH
Amethyst, an Alvis Recovery Housing Program
Recovery housing for women and women with children combined with substance use and mental health treatment, plus family supports.
Recovery housing for women and women with children combined with substance use and mental health treatment, plus family supports.
Confirm eligibility, family rules, and supervision requirements before applying
Columbus, OH
Franklin County Reentry & Supportive Housing Partners
County and nonprofit partners offering supportive housing, recovery housing, and services for residents returning from incarceration.
County and nonprofit partners offering supportive housing, recovery housing, and services for residents returning from incarceration.
Your institutional reentry planner or probation officer may know which program fits your situation
Franklin County
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & housing (confirm first)
Columbus Area Emergency & Family Shelters
Network of shelters for single adults and families experiencing homelessness. Some will accept people on supervision depending on charges and behavior expectations.
Network of shelters for single adults and families experiencing homelessness. Some will accept people on supervision depending on charges and behavior expectations.
Ask about any restrictions related to your offense or supervision status before entering
Columbus, OH
Central Ohio Recovery & Sober Living Homes
Recovery-oriented shared housing with house rules, curfews, and peer accountability. Some homes are used regularly by treatment courts or probation.
Recovery-oriented shared housing with house rules, curfews, and peer accountability. Some homes are used regularly by treatment courts or probation.
Confirm with both the house and your officer that the address is permitted
Franklin & surrounding counties
2-1-1 Central Ohio – Housing & Shelter Line
Connects callers to the coordinated entry system for shelters and housing programs in Franklin County and surrounding areas.
Connects callers to the coordinated entry system for shelters and housing programs in Franklin County and surrounding areas.
Dial 211 or search online for “211 Central Ohio housing”
Dial 211
Cincinnati & Southwest Ohio
Counties: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont
✅ Verified Reentry, recovery & gap housing
Talbert House – Housing & Recovery Services
Nonprofit offering recovery housing, shelter housing, transitional housing, and supportive housing for adults, veterans, and families, including justice-involved clients referred through court and corrections programs.
Nonprofit offering recovery housing, shelter housing, transitional housing, and supportive housing for adults, veterans, and families, including justice-involved clients referred through court and corrections programs.
Some programs require case-management or court referral — ask about eligibility
Southwest Ohio (based in Hamilton County)
Talbert House – Cornerstone Halfway House
Halfway house and temporary housing program serving justice system clients with substance use and related needs, operated in coordination with courts and corrections.
Halfway house and temporary housing program serving justice system clients with substance use and related needs, operated in coordination with courts and corrections.
Placement is typically through corrections or court referral, not walk-in
Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County Office of Reentry – Gap Housing Model
Short-term “gap” housing model providing a safe place to live for justice-impacted adults returning from incarceration, with coordination of care and reentry services.
Short-term “gap” housing model providing a safe place to live for justice-impacted adults returning from incarceration, with coordination of care and reentry services.
Ask your reentry coordinator or supervising officer if you can be referred to Gap Housing
Hamilton County
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & sober living (confirm first)
Cincinnati Area Emergency & Transitional Shelters
Short-term and transitional shelters for men, women, and families, including programs serving veterans and people with mental health needs.
Short-term and transitional shelters for men, women, and families, including programs serving veterans and people with mental health needs.
Ask specifically about supervision rules, curfews, and visitor limits
Cincinnati metro
Southwest Ohio Sober Living & Recovery Homes
Recovery houses and sober-living environments with shared rooms, meetings, and house rules. Some are used regularly by local treatment courts.
Recovery houses and sober-living environments with shared rooms, meetings, and house rules. Some are used regularly by local treatment courts.
Talk with the house manager and your officer before moving in
Hamilton & surrounding counties
2-1-1 Southwest Ohio – Housing & Shelter
Regional 211 system connecting callers with homeless shelters, transitional housing, and related services in Southwest Ohio.
Regional 211 system connecting callers with homeless shelters, transitional housing, and related services in Southwest Ohio.
Dial 211 and ask for shelter or housing referrals in your county
Dial 211
Toledo & Northwest Ohio
Counties: Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Ottawa, Erie, Sandusky
✅ Verified Reentry & supportive housing
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana – Residential & Reentry Programs (NW Ohio)
Residential reentry and supportive housing programs that serve individuals exiting the justice system and those with behavioral health needs in Northwest Ohio.
Residential reentry and supportive housing programs that serve individuals exiting the justice system and those with behavioral health needs in Northwest Ohio.
Most beds are accessed through correctional or community referrals
Northwest Ohio
Supportive Housing for Returning Residents
Models in Ohio that connect people leaving prison and at risk of homelessness with long-term housing and voluntary support services.
Models in Ohio that connect people leaving prison and at risk of homelessness with long-term housing and voluntary support services.
Ask institutional staff or your officer if any supportive housing options cover your county
Regional / multiple counties
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & recovery homes (confirm first)
Toledo Emergency & Family Shelters
Short-term shelters for adults and families experiencing homelessness. Acceptance of people on supervision can depend on offense type and conduct.
Short-term shelters for adults and families experiencing homelessness. Acceptance of people on supervision can depend on offense type and conduct.
Call intake lines and clearly explain any supervision restrictions
Toledo, OH
Northwest Ohio Sober Living Homes
Small recovery houses and sober-living homes with shared responsibilities and accountability for residents.
Small recovery houses and sober-living homes with shared responsibilities and accountability for residents.
Have your officer confirm that the address and house rules are acceptable
Multiple counties
2-1-1 Northwest Ohio – Housing & Shelter
Connects you with shelters, transitional housing, and other basic-needs services in Lucas and surrounding counties.
Connects you with shelters, transitional housing, and other basic-needs services in Lucas and surrounding counties.
Dial 211 for current openings and referral requirements
Dial 211
Dayton & Miami Valley
Counties: Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Miami, Preble
✅ Verified Residential reentry & recovery housing
Volunteers of America – Residential Reentry (Dayton area)
Residential reentry and treatment program for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, combining housing with counseling, case management, and support.
Residential reentry and treatment program for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, combining housing with counseling, case management, and support.
Generally accessed through justice-system referrals — ask your officer or case manager
Dayton, OH
Dayton Recovery & Supportive Housing Programs
Behavioral health agencies and nonprofits offer recovery-oriented housing tied to treatment or case-management programs.
Behavioral health agencies and nonprofits offer recovery-oriented housing tied to treatment or case-management programs.
Check whether participation in treatment is required to keep the bed
Miami Valley region
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & general housing (confirm first)
Dayton Emergency & Seasonal Shelters
Short-term shelter options that may serve people on supervision depending on intake criteria and available beds.
Short-term shelter options that may serve people on supervision depending on intake criteria and available beds.
Ask intake staff about any rules that could conflict with your conditions
Dayton, OH
2-1-1 Miami Valley – Housing & Shelter
Regional 211 service that can direct you to shelters, warming centers, and some transitional housing programs.
Regional 211 service that can direct you to shelters, warming centers, and some transitional housing programs.
Dial 211 and request housing and shelter resources for your county
Dial 211
Southeast & Appalachian Ohio
Counties: Athens, Muskingum, Ross, Lawrence, Belmont, Scioto (and surrounding)
✅ Verified Reentry & supportive housing partners
Supportive Housing for Returning Residents (Southeast Ohio)
Supportive housing initiatives in Appalachian counties that help people leaving prison or jail avoid homelessness and stabilize in the community.
Supportive housing initiatives in Appalachian counties that help people leaving prison or jail avoid homelessness and stabilize in the community.
Ask prison or jail reentry staff if any supportive housing programs serve your home county
Southeast Ohio
Local Reentry Coalitions & Housing Partners
Some Appalachian counties coordinate housing, transportation, and basic-needs support for people returning from incarceration.
Some Appalachian counties coordinate housing, transportation, and basic-needs support for people returning from incarceration.
Your probation or parole officer may know which coalition supports your area
County-by-county
🛠️ Eligible Shelters & recovery homes (confirm first)
Local Emergency Shelters & Missions
Smaller shelters and missions in Appalachian towns provide short-term beds and some case management. Policies around supervision vary.
Smaller shelters and missions in Appalachian towns provide short-term beds and some case management. Policies around supervision vary.
Call ahead and ask about any restrictions based on charges or curfew
Small-town / rural areas
Appalachian Recovery & Sober Living Homes
Recovery-oriented group homes that can provide structure while you work on treatment and compliance.
Recovery-oriented group homes that can provide structure while you work on treatment and compliance.
Confirm with both the house and your officer that the location is approved
Rural counties
2-1-1 Southeast Ohio – Housing & Shelter
Regional 211 line that can identify shelters, transitional housing, and basic-needs programs near you.
Regional 211 line that can identify shelters, transitional housing, and basic-needs programs near you.
Dial 211 from any county to ask about housing resources
Dial 211
Verification & limitations: Sites marked with ✅ are programs that are described as reentry-focused, supervision-aware, or commonly used with justice-involved individuals. Policies, capacity, eligibility criteria, and addresses change without notice.
Before you move or report housing to the court: review your judgment and supervision conditions, talk with your officer or attorney about any distance, curfew, or contact restrictions, and obtain their approval. Keep copies of leases, intake paperwork, and any letters for your records.
Legal disclaimer: OACRA provides educational information only. We do not provide legal advice, do not guarantee acceptance into any housing program, and do not speak on behalf of any court, probation department, parole authority, or department of corrections.
