ORH Report Details Positive Impact of Recovery Housing

Ohio Recovery Housing released Ohio Recovery Housing Resident Outcomes Report: May—December 2022, a new report analyzing outcomes data for recovery housing programs that provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of recovery housing in Ohio. The report summarizes data from thousands of Ohioans with diverse backgrounds from various regions in Ohio, presenting a comprehensive evaluation of the outcomes achieved through recovery housing programs.

Key highlights from the study include:

  • Decreased use of alcohol and illicit substances — 97% of respondents who stayed in recovery housing for at least six months reported no alcohol use in the past 30 days. 98% of respondents who stayed in recovery housing for at least six months reported no illicit drug use in the past 30 days.
  • Increased employability — 17% of respondents who stayed in recovery housing for at least six months achieved their high school diploma or equivalent and 5% achieved technical or vocational certification.
  • Increased economic wellbeing — Over half (57%) of respondents had no income when they moved into recovery housing. By move-out that percentage has dropped to 22%.
  • Improved family relationships — slightly more than half (55%) of respondents identified as parents. Of those, only a small percentage had their children in the custody of child welfare (7.5%). This percentage decreased to 4.1% at move-out. Over 80% of all parents reported that they improved their relationships with their children during their stay in recovery housing.
  • Increased engagement in peer/recovery supports — Engagement in certified peer support services increased from 53% of respondents at move-in to nearly three-quarters (74%) for respondents who have lived in recovery housing for at least six months.