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Patrick Benner
Housing Manager
Patrick keeps our Toledo home running and our residents supported every day. His warmth and steady leadership are at the center of the Heal Space community.
Our Journey · Toledo, Ohio
From humble beginnings to heartfelt journeys.
Heal Space was started from a passion to help people in recovery — by providing a place where they can heal and rebuild their lives. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, our mission is to enhance the wellbeing of people in recovery and create a positive impact on the Toledo community.
501(c)(3)
Federally Recognized Non-Profit
100+
Toledo Residents Housed
24/7
Resident Support
Our Mission
Recovery housing built on community, not control.
Heal Space Recovery was created to fill a real gap in Toledo: structured, community-driven sober living for adults who are ready to do the work of long-term recovery — but who don't fit a one-size-fits-all program.
As a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit, every dollar raised goes back into the people we serve — into safer homes, deeper community, and longer-lasting recovery in Toledo and across northwest Ohio.
We believe healing happens when people are surrounded by care, purpose, and connection. Each resident is encouraged to grow, set goals, and rediscover their potential.
Our Values
What we stand for
These values align with our mission to enhance the wellbeing of people in recovery and to create a positive impact on the community.
HEAL
Supporting people through hardships and fostering environments that nurture recovery.
RECOVER
Embracing resilience and continuous learning — turning setbacks into opportunities.
POSSIBILITY
Creativity, innovation, and a forward-thinking mindset that sees opportunity in every situation.
Why It Matters
Recovery is a community project.
We provide more than a roof. We provide accountability, connection, and the practical structure that makes long-term sobriety possible. Donations help us serve more people in Toledo who need a safe, supportive place to begin again.
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Safe
Drug & alcohol-free homes
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Structured
Daily rhythms & accountability
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Community
Peer-led recovery support
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Mission-driven
Non-profit, donor-supported
Behind Heal Space
Our passionate team
Driven by a shared mission to make a meaningful difference in our residents' lives.
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Joshua Elchert
Board Member
Joshua serves on the Heal Space Recovery board, helping guide strategy, partnerships, and the long-term mission of expanding recovery housing across Toledo and Lucas County.