Thrive has been approved for $226,601.93 in grant funding from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation to support its efforts to address substance use disorders and strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery, and community resilience initiatives, Brian Bailys CEO of Thrive announced today.
“On behalf of everyone at Thrive Peer Recovery Services, we are deeply grateful to OneOhio for this award and for recognizing the vital role peer support plays in Ohio’s recovery community. This funding allows us to expand access to peer recovery services for individuals and families across our community who need it most, at a time when that support can make all the difference between isolation and hope. We’re honored by OneOhio’s continued investment in recovery-oriented systems of care, and we look forward to putting these resources to work for the people we serve.” With the grant award approved, Thrive looks forward to finalizing its grant agreement and putting these funds to work in the community.
The grant is part of a $45.7 million regional grant funding opportunity awarded by the OneOhio Recovery Foundation as part of its mission to strengthen addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and community resilience across Ohio. This is the second round of regional grants distributed by the Foundation. The grant funding comes from 55 percent of the funds the state is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic.
Building on the success of its OneOhio Cycle 1 initiative, Thrive Peer Recovery Services will expand its peer-led reentry support program in partnership with the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office, strengthening recovery support for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. The two-year project enhances existing jail-based Peer Recovery Supporter services by adding structured post-release linkage coordination, including assistance with treatment access, medications, housing, transportation, Medicaid reinstatement, and other critical recovery needs. Through this expanded continuum of care, Thrive expects to serve approximately 200 individuals while helping close gaps that can place people at greater risk during reentry.
The grant awarded to Thrive reflects the Foundation’s commitment to supporting organizations on the front lines of addressing substance use disorder. These investments strengthen community-driven prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts that help build healthier, more resilient communities across Ohio.
“Thrive is an example of the dedicated, top-notch organizations working across Ohio every day to help individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use disorder,” said Alisha Nelson, Executive Director of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation.
“These new grant awards build on the momentum of our first cycle and represents another powerful opportunity for Ohioans to come together and create lasting change,” Nelson said. “With these investments, we can expand hope, strengthen recovery, and equip our local organizations on the frontlines with the tools they need to help more individuals and families heal.”
Grant recipients are selected through a rigorous, locally driven review process that prioritizes evidence-informed strategies to address substance use disorder. Regional volunteers, the OneOhio Expert Panel, and the Foundation’s Board of Directors work together to ensure funding decisions reflect community needs while maintaining transparency and accountability.
This second grant cycle builds on the success of the Foundation’s inaugural grant cycle, which awarded more than $45 million over 240 projects across Ohio. These investments supported a wide range of evidence-informed initiatives, including youth prevention programs, school-based mental health services, recovery housing, treatment expansion, post-overdose reach, and behavioral health workforce development.
A complete list of Regional Grant Cycle 2 recipients can be found here.
Organizations and groups interested in future funding opportunities can visit OneOhioFoundations.com/Grants to learn more and sign up to receive updates on upcoming grant cycles.
About the OneOhio Recovery Foundation
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation created under the leadership of Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost, and other state and local leaders, with the mission of advancing Ohio’s addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts now and into the future.
The Foundation is governed by a 29-member board from across Ohio and is funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Funds support local efforts to prevent and combat addiction and are also invested to support those efforts for the long term.
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