Oxford House - Cashtyn

1010 Fieldcrest Lane, Anderson, IN 46016

Oxford House is a pioneering nonprofit organization that has provided self-run, self-supported recovery homes for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders since 1975.
Founded when residents of a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, took over the property and established a democratically governed, drug- and alcohol-free living environment, Oxford House emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication through its evidence-based model.
As a 501(c)(3) entity, Oxford House, Inc., issues charters to over 3,500 autonomous houses across 47 states, supporting more than 24,000 residents annually in building sober lives without time limits, professional management, or external authority—members share expenses, elect officers for six-month terms, and immediately expel anyone using substances to protect the group's sobriety.
This community-based approach fosters long-term sobriety (with studies showing over 80% success rates), leadership skills, and self-efficacy for diverse populations including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and previously incarcerated individuals, while integrating active participation in AA/NA programs to ensure comprehensive rehabilitative support and reduce relapse risks.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Operating strictly as a sober living environment, this Anderson-based home provides a stable bridge between primary treatment and full independence. The Oxford House model removes time limits entirely, allowing residents to stay as long as they need to establish comfortable sobriety. Care relies on absolute abstinence and mutual accountability rather than clinical supervision.

Sober Living

Therapies

Because the house operates without professional management, formal clinical therapies are not provided on-site. Instead, residents rely on the proven power of peer support, shared responsibility, and personal commitment to their individual recovery journeys.

Addictions

Oxford House - Cashtyn welcomes individuals actively recovering from drug addiction and alcoholism. The core requirement for every member is a sincere desire to stop using and stay stopped. If any resident returns to drinking or drug use, the house charter mandates immediate expulsion to protect the group's shared sobriety.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

While not a clinical treatment center, the home provides an accommodating setting for individuals managing co-occurring mental health issues alongside their primary substance use disorder. Residents are encouraged to utilize outside professionals and prescribed medications as needed to sustain their overall well-being.

Issues

Many residents arrive after facing severe life disruptions, including continuous housing insecurity, job loss, and criminal justice issues. The democratically run household provides a safe space to rebuild a sober social network and regain self-efficacy. By sharing all home responsibilities, members relearn the vital life skills necessary for overcoming these systemic challenges.

Homelessness/Housing Insecurity Criminal Justice Issues Sober Social Network / Community Building Job Loss / Unemployment

Programs

The home's evidence-based approach is deeply rooted in a peer-led recovery community model. Everything is abstinence-oriented and democratically self-run, meaning residents elect house officers for six-month terms to oversee operations. While fully independent, the community strongly encourages conventional 12-step participation to reduce the risk of relapse.

Abstinence Oriented Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model 12-Step Informed Extended Care (90+ days) Evidence Based

On-site

Amenities

Living arrangements mirror those of a typical single-family home, purposefully designed to prevent isolation and foster community. Residents typically occupy shared rooms, especially when first moving in, which helps newcomers relearn healthy socialization. The house includes standard living spaces to cook meals, hold weekly democratic meetings, and handle daily chores together.

Shared Rooms

Coverage

Payment

Financial operations at the house rely entirely on self-payment through an Equal Expense Share (EES) model. Every member pays the exact same amount on a predetermined basis to consistently cover the home's rent, utilities, and basic household staples.

Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.

Eligibility

Who We Serve

Oxford House - Cashtyn serves adults in the Anderson, Indiana community seeking a structured, substance-free transition after detox or primary rehab. The broader network provides tailored, gender-specific housing for both men and women, including special support for veterans and previously incarcerated individuals. Every resident shares an equal voice and an equal vote, regardless of how long they have lived there.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

Support extends far beyond a simple place to sleep. The organization maintains an active alumni program, encouraging former members who leave in good standing to remain involved as mentors. All housing remains strictly gender-separate to ensure a safe, focused environment for every resident.

Gender-Separate HousingAlumni Program

About

Facility Info

Chartered under a respected 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this Anderson residence operates autonomously without outside management. The house functions like a family, relying entirely on the dedicated participation of its current members to self-govern the property and manage daily affairs.

Credentials

Accreditations

The Oxford House model is recognized on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP). Independent research, including long-term studies from DePaul University, consistently shows these homes help over 80% of residents maintain long-term sobriety.

Oxford House - Cashtyn