Recovery Institute Of Ohio

I’ve been to some amazing Rehab Centers but RIO is second to NONE!!! Facility is extremely clean and tidy. A lot of places I’ve been the employees treat it as any other job but at RIO every single Staff member there truly cares about you and your Recovery! I feel truly blessed to have found this place and they helped me find myself again. I can’t thank all the staff enough for making me feel welcomed and loved. If you or someone you love is struggling with Addiction I HIGHLY recommend this place. Thank you RIO for saving my life and truly helping everyone else. It means a lot being at one of the lowest points of your life and having a bunch of people around that genuinely care about you and show nothing but support and love. Again thank you RIO I couldn’t have done it without you.

RIO will forever be in my heart. The entire staff is loving, caring and supportive! They take the time to really get to know you. The program that they teach you really works! Everyone from the directors down are committed to teaching you how to stay sober. Also, the food is amazing! The kitchen staff really put their heart and soul into the food! I would recommend RIO to anyone! It’s the place to go to get your life back!

If you are struggling with addiction, whatever the drug, this is the place to come. RIO is a very welcoming place to recover. The staff are amazing and they will be sure to meet all your needs and more. They made detoxing feel safe and as painless as possible. The tools you gain here are priceless. Highly recommend if you or a loved one are struggling. Never be afraid to ask for help.

Rio is a great place for recovery. They have excellent staff who actually care about you and help you through the uncomfortable processes. Everyone gets one on one counseling and great group therapy. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else for rehab. I would recommend this place to everyone who needs help they truly changed my life for the better

The Recovery Institute of Ohio (RIO) in Sandusky stands out as a place where real recovery happens. The environment is supportive, structured, and built around genuine transformation and not surface-level treatment. Many people arriving here are carrying years of addiction, fear, and uncertainty, and RIO meets them with compassion, accountability, and a level of professionalism that feels rare in this field. One of the most influential pieces of the experience comes from the Alumni Director. His presence, guidance, and lived understanding of recovery make an enormous impact. They connect with people in a way that is honest, grounded, and incredibly motivating. The alumni support isn’t an afterthought here but a backbone, a lifeline, and a reminder that long-term recovery is possible with the right tools and community. That leadership sets a tone of hope, integrity, and real-world guidance that many places simply don’t provide. The staff as a whole brings depth and consistency. Therapists, techs, and leadership demonstrate a level of care that goes far beyond the job description. Groups are meaningful, challenging, and rooted in actual growth. The structure creates safety without feeling restrictive, offering space for individuals to rebuild confidence, clarity, and purpose. Many leave RIO not only with sobriety, but with a renewed sense of direction and the tools needed to maintain it. The combination of strong clinical work, sincere support, and exceptional alumni guidance makes RIO a place that truly changes lives. A five-star program in every way.