Ohio Housing Directory

Housing
Written By OACRA LLC
✅ Reentry-focused / supervision-aware housing 🛠️ General housing & shelter – confirm with officer

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 reentry housing, supportive housing, recovery housing, and 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

✅ Verified Reentry & supportive housing

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) — Housing & Shelter
Emergency shelter and housing programs; includes men’s shelter and supportive housing pathways.
Phone: 216-566-0047 (Men’s Shelter)
Address: 2100 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Web: lutheranmetro.org
If you need shelter today, call 211 and ask about coordinated entry.
Cleveland
LMM (Main Office)
Intake questions, referrals, and program navigation for LMM housing and shelter services.
Phone: 216-696-2715
Address: 4515 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
Email: mail@lutheranmetro.org
Ask which program fits your situation and whether a referral is required.
Cuyahoga
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana (VOAOHIN) — Cleveland-area programs
Supportive housing and specialized housing programs (including veteran-focused projects at select sites).
Web: voaohin.org
State contact: 614-253-6100 (VOAOHIN main)
Call to confirm which housing program serves your county and the referral pathway.
Northeast OH
Purple Passion Recovery House - West Akron
Accepts men in recovery.
Phone: 330-878-3611
Address: 546 East Ave, Akron, OH 44320
Email: info@purplepassionrecoveryhouse.com
Apply: Intake Form
Verify availability, intake requirements, and house rules before placement.
Akron
Purple Passion Recovery House - Goodyear Heights
Accepts women + kids in recovery.
Phone: 330-878-3611
Address: 265 Morningview Ave, Akron, OH 44305
Email: info@purplepassionrecoveryhouse.com
Apply: Intake Form
Confirm family accommodation policies and recovery housing requirements.
Akron
Purple Passion Recovery House - Buckeye Shaker
Accepts men in recovery.
Phone: 330-878-3611
Address: 3013 E 128th St., Cleveland, OH 44120
Email: info@purplepassionrecoveryhouse.com
Apply: Intake Form
Confirm bed availability and eligibility before referral or move-in.
Cleveland
Purple Passion Recovery House - South Euclid
Accepts men in recovery.
Phone: 330-878-3611
Address: 1338 Avondale Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
Email: info@purplepassionrecoveryhouse.com
Apply: Intake Form
Verify intake timing, supervision compatibility, and current openings.
South Euclid

🛠️ Eligible Shelters & recovery housing (confirm first)

2-1-1 (Northeast Ohio) — Shelter & Housing Referrals
Fastest way to locate open shelters, warming centers, and coordinated entry access points.
Phone: Dial 211
Tell intake if you’re on supervision and have curfew/distance restrictions.
Dial 211
Oxford House (Recovery Housing Network)
Peer-run sober living homes across Ohio. Policies vary by house.
Web: oxfordhouse.org
Call each house directly; get officer approval before reporting the address.
Statewide

Columbus & Central Ohio

Counties: Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Union, Fairfield

✅ Verified Reentry & transitional housing

Alvis, Inc. — Reentry & Residential Programs (Admin Contact)
Reentry housing and residential programs coordinated with corrections/supervision; call to identify the correct placement path.
Phone: 614-252-8402
Address: 2100 Stella Court, Columbus, OH 43215
Email: alvis@alvis180.org
Web: alvis180.org
Most reentry placements are referral-based. Ask your officer/case manager.
Columbus
LSS Faith Mission — Shelter & Support (Central Ohio)
Adult shelter and supportive services; strong hub for referrals and stabilization in Columbus.
Phone: 614-224-6617
Address: 245 N Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Web: lssnetworkofhope.org/faithmission
To request a bed, follow their hotline instructions (they route through coordinated entry).
Columbus
Columbus Homeless Hotline (Bed Access)
Primary intake line used to match individuals to available shelter beds in Columbus.
Phone: 614-274-7000
Have your ID info ready; tell them if you have supervision travel/curfew limits.
Franklin

🛠️ Eligible Recovery housing & general shelter (confirm first)

2-1-1 (Central Ohio) — Housing & Shelter Referrals
Fast route to current openings and county-by-county shelter lists.
Phone: Dial 211
Ask for “coordinated entry” and “emergency shelter” in your county.
Dial 211
Oxford House — Central Ohio
Peer-run sober living. House-by-house screening varies.
Web: oxfordhouse.org
Confirm your supervision status is acceptable before moving.
Central OH

Cincinnati & Southwest Ohio

Counties: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont

✅ Verified Reentry, recovery & housing services

Talbert House — Housing Services (Recovery, Transitional, Supportive)
Housing services across Southwest Ohio including recovery housing, shelter housing, transitional and supportive housing.
Housing line: 513-338-8596
Main help line: 513-221-HELP (4357)
Web: talberthouse.org
Ask about eligibility by county and whether a referral from court/supervision is needed.
Cincinnati
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services — Sheakley Center for Youth (18+)
Shelter/support for young adults; confirm age eligibility and supervision restrictions.
Phone: 513-569-9500
Address: 2314 Iowa Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Web: lys.org
If you need shelter immediately, call first and confirm intake rules.
Hamilton

🛠️ Eligible Shelters & coordinated entry (confirm first)

2-1-1 (Southwest Ohio) — Shelter & Housing Referrals
Find current openings, warming centers, and referral requirements.
Phone: Dial 211
Ask which shelters accept individuals on supervision and what documentation is required.
Dial 211
Oxford House — Greater Cincinnati
Peer-run sober living; acceptance policies vary by house.
Web: oxfordhouse.org
Confirm address approval with your officer before reporting housing.
SW Ohio

Toledo & Northwest Ohio

Counties: Lucas, Wood, Hancock, Ottawa, Erie, Sandusky

✅ Verified Shelter & stabilization (major hub)

Cherry Street Mission Ministries
Emergency shelter and support services in Toledo; major entry point for housing stabilization and referrals.
Phone: 419-214-3007
Address: 1501 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43604
Web: cherrystreetmission.org
Call ahead for intake times and any supervision-related restrictions.
Toledo
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana (VOAOHIN) — Housing Programs (Statewide)
Supportive housing and specialty housing programs; call to confirm what serves Northwest Ohio.
Phone: 614-253-6100
Web: voaohin.org
Ask: “Which housing program covers Lucas/Wood?” and “Do I need a referral?”
NW Ohio

🛠️ Eligible Coordinated entry & recovery housing

2-1-1 (Northwest Ohio) — Shelter & Housing Referrals
Find openings in shelters, transitional programs, and basic-needs housing supports.
Phone: Dial 211
Ask what shelters accept individuals on probation/parole and the curfew policy.
Dial 211
Oxford House — Northwest Ohio
Peer-run sober housing; policies vary by house and manager.
Web: oxfordhouse.org
Confirm address approval and house rules before you move.
NW Ohio

Dayton & Miami Valley

Counties: Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Miami, Preble

✅ Verified Shelter & emergency access points

Gateway Men’s Shelter (Dayton) — Men’s Emergency Shelter
Major men’s shelter access point in Dayton; call to confirm intake and requirements.
Phone: 937-350-1335
Address: 1921 S Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH 45417
Web: stvincentdayton.org
Ask about ID requirements, curfew times, and any supervision-related restrictions.
Dayton
YWCA Dayton — Shelter & Crisis Services
Domestic violence shelter and crisis services for Montgomery/Preble; specialized eligibility applies.
Web: ywcadayton.org
If this applies to your situation, call their hotline via the website immediately.
Miami Valley

🛠️ Eligible Referrals, 211, & recovery housing

2-1-1 (Miami Valley) — Housing & Shelter Referrals
Locate shelters, warming centers, and transitional openings across the region.
Phone: Dial 211
Explain supervision conditions so they route you to compatible options.
Dial 211
Oxford House — Dayton Region
Peer-run sober living homes; confirm policies and house rules.
Web: oxfordhouse.org
Officer approval recommended before you report any new address.
Dayton

Southeast & Appalachian Ohio

Counties: Athens, Muskingum, Ross, Lawrence, Belmont, Scioto (and surrounding)

✅ Verified Regional access points & reentry navigation

2-1-1 (Statewide) — County-by-County Shelter & Housing Referrals
Best entry point in rural counties to identify shelters, transitional beds, and local intake requirements.
Phone: Dial 211
Ask: “What shelter options exist in my county, and how do I start coordinated entry?”
Dial 211
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana (VOAOHIN) — Statewide Housing Programs
Supportive housing and targeted housing programs; call to see if a program covers your county.
Phone: 614-253-6100
Web: voaohin.org
Ask which housing supports serve Appalachian counties and what documentation is needed.
Ohio

🛠️ Eligible Recovery housing & local shelters (confirm first)

Oxford House — Rural/Regional Listings
Peer-run recovery homes; availability varies widely by county.
Web: oxfordhouse.org
Call houses directly; confirm supervision acceptability before moving.
Regional
Local Shelters, Missions & Faith-Based Transitional Programs
In smaller towns, many beds are provided via local missions or small transitional programs.
Tip: Start with 211 for current contacts.
Always ask about curfew, visitor rules, and offense-based restrictions.
County-based

Verification & limitations: Sites marked with ✅ are described as reentry-focused, supervision-aware, or commonly used with justice-involved individuals. Policies, capacity, eligibility criteria, and addresses can change.

Before you move or report housing: review your court/supervision conditions, confirm address approval with your supervising authority, and verify curfew/distance/contact restrictions. Keep copies of intake paperwork or 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 corrections agency.

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