The Exchange N.P.

10/05/2026

THE EXCHANGE N.P. — FOUR YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG!

On August 21, 2022, The Exchange welcomed our first resident. That day marked the beginning of our commitment to helping men recovering from alcoholism and addiction rebuild their lives.

More than four years later, we’re still here, still serving Columbus, and still exchanging brokenness for hope.

📍 207 W. 8th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201

The Exchange is a faith-based nonprofit providing structured, self-pay accountability housing for men in recovery. Our program brings together peer support, 12-step meeting participation, meeting verification, random drug testing, and expectations to work or actively seek employment. We also help connect residents with food and community resources.

Our purpose is to give men a stable place to live while they practice responsibility, strengthen their recovery, and work toward independence.

We believe in second chances—and in the daily effort it takes to make those chances count. Compassion, accountability, faith, and community remain at the heart of what we do.

Thank you to everyone who has supported The Exchange since we welcomed that first person. To our residents, families, friends, and community supporters: you are part of this story.

If you or someone you know is looking for recovery housing, message our page to learn about the program and ask about availability.

🌐 https://theexchangenonprofit.com/

The Exchange N.P.
“Exchanging brokenness for hope.”
Serving Columbus since August 21, 2022.

The Exchange NP is a faith-based nonprofit providing accountability, housing 12 step oriented….

09/25/2026

October’s Exchange newsletter is here! 🍂

Recovery is built in the everyday things: showing up, staying accountable, helping around the house, and making room for friendship and some sober fun.

We’ve included a few Columbus-area events for October and November, along with a reminder that no one should have to face the holidays alone. Take a look, invite someone along, and share your favorite wholesome fall activity in the comments.

What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this season?

09/24/2026

Controversial opinion: A person in recovery can need compassion and accountability at the same time.

At The Exchange, we believe in second chances. We also believe showing up, looking for work, attending meetings, and being honest are part of building a different life.

Grace opens the door. What we do next matters.

What do you think?

08/25/2026

07/15/2026

Humble prayer. Then participate in the day.

I begin this day by acknowledging that I don’t control everything. I ask God for wisdom to know what’s mine to do, courage to do it faithfully, and humility to accept what I cannot change.

Help me to meet people where they’re at, just as You’ve met me where I’m at so many times. Let me be grateful instead of entitled, present instead of distracted, and useful instead of self-focused.

Keep my heart teachable. Guard me from pride in success and despair in struggle. Remind me that my worth isn’t measured by my accomplishments today but by the One I belong to.

Then, after I’ve prayed, let me stop overthinking and simply participate in the day You’ve given me. One conversation. One task. One act of kindness. One faithful step at a time.

Amen.

05/10/2026

For going on 4 years now, The Exchange has continued to provide opportunity beds for men looking to rebuild their lives through accountability, structure, and recovery.

Recovery is not easy. Real change takes commitment, honesty, and community. We’ve seen lives restored, families rebuilt, and men get another chance at life one day at a time.

What we offer:

✔️ Self-pay accountability housing
✔️ 12-Step recovery environment
✔️ Random drug testing & alcohol breathalyzer screenings
✔️ 14-bed home
✔️ 3 full bathrooms
✔️ 3 refrigerators
✔️ On the bus line
✔️ Structured recovery-focused living

This is more than just a place to stay. It’s a place to grow, stay accountable, and move forward.

If you or someone you know is serious about recovery, message us directly for availability and screening information.

03/28/2026

Did you know Ohio’s first structured alcohol recovery center opened back in 1948?
Stella Maris started as a place to help people struggling with alcohol when most were ignored, jailed, or written off. That shift marked the beginning of treating addiction as something that deserves support, not judgment.

Today, recovery is stronger than ever—especially here in Columbus—and it all still comes down to who you surround yourself with. Keep people in your life that build you up, hold you accountable, and push you forward. And if they don’t—stay neutral, stay detached, and move with love.

Growth, in business and sobriety, starts with your circle.

03/20/2026

Recovery is alive and well in Columbus, Ohio.

People are showing up every day, putting in the work, and choosing a better way to live. It’s not easy—but it’s real, and it’s happening all around us.

If you or someone you know is struggling, there are resources right here in our community that can help. The Exchange is one of those places—built by people who understand what it takes to get through another day.

You’re not alone. Never have been.

03/20/2026

Columbus, Ohio has one of the strongest recovery communities out there.

People showing up for each other. One day at a time. No judgment — just accountability, support, and real change.

At The Exchange, we believe in that same foundation. A structured environment, consistent meeting attendance, and a commitment to doing the work.

If you’re ready — or know someone who is — there are open beds available right now.

You don’t have to do this alone.

📞 Intake: (614) 673-8237

01/28/2026

We currently have 7 beds available for individuals interested in second-chance accountability housing. This is a self-pay program and requires active participation in a 12-step program, including verified meeting attendance through meeting slips.

Call intake coordinator,
John Peterson (614) 673-8237