About Grace Haven Ministries – Lancaster
Grace Haven Ministries is a faith-based mission helping women to renew and restore their relationships with their family and community in a sober living environment that honors and respects Jesus Christ. The mission is located in Lancaster, Ohio. Women at Grace Haven are encouraged to develop and attain self-sufficiency through a commitment to a holistic and supportive environment within the sober living home.
This setting provides a structured and drug-free area so you can transition from completing your substance abuse treatment to independent living. The home is designed to bridge the gap between intensive substance use disorder rehabilitation and the challenges of reintegrating into everyday life. Residents must commit to maintaining sobriety and participate in house rules, including meetings. Grace Haven offers housing, advocacy, vocational experience and empowerment programs to support women during this transition.
Unlike inpatient centers, sober living homes don’t provide intensive therapy or medical care. Instead you have the opportunity to continue your outpatient treatment while using the sober living home as a base. They emphasize personal responsibility and gradual reintegration into society so you can grow and reclaim your life after addiction.
The executive director of Grace Haven has been a practicing nurse at the Wexner Medical Center and Children’s Hospital. She also has served at Fairfield Christian church and youth ministry and is currently a house mom in the sober living home.
Grace Haven promotes events to help raise funds for the ministry, including fun runs and chili cook-offs. For day to day ministry needs, you’ll share household responsibilities with other residents. The sober living environment is meant to foster mutual encouragement, accountability and support.
One of the key benefits is the focus on providing stability during this vulnerable time and helping you to build healthy routines and maintain employment or education while you’re continuing your recovery journey. On this journey you’ll have access to a variety of outdoor activities in Lancaster, including exploring scenic spots like Rising Park and Hocking Hills. The city also hosts annual events to celebrate the area’s agricultural roots. These nature areas and activities can be helpful outlets to destress, reflect, and develop healthy sober interests.