Justin Boyd, now eight months sober, credits Vital Health, a Toledo behavioral health organization, with helping him turn his life around. At 38 years old, Boyd spent more than two decades battling drugs and alcohol—a cycle he now understands was rooted in deeper issues including trauma and mental health challenges.
Boyd described his journey: “I was really close to death and I remember praying to God, if you can get me out of this I’m ready to change my life. I want to be a good father.” Today, his life looks completely different. He is in college, earning straight A’s and working toward a future he once thought was out of reach. “If you seen me then to now it’s totally different. I’m ecstatic I actually feel like I’m a good person now. I actually feel like there’s nothing I can’t accomplish,” he said.
Vital Health closes gaps in behavioral health care through therapy, case managers, and housing support. Founder Jacob Spellis knows firsthand how difficult it is to find help. “I was one of those kids. I was struggling with criminal justice system and at 18 I found myself facing 10 years in prison. It wasn’t many resources only 10 beds for detox available in the city at the time,” Spellis said. Now, Vital Health serves around 300 people each month, with dozens in transitional housing. For those struggling with addiction, the emergency substance abuse hotline is available at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), and Vital Health offers same-day coordinated care at (419) 740-3022.
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://www.13abc.com/2026/04/18/toledo-man-finds-recovery-through-local-behavioral-health-organization/