Oxford House - Nova Hayden
3952 N. Rosewood Ct, Bloomington, IN 47404
Oxford House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that operates a nationwide network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported, and democratically governed sober living homes for individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.
Originating from a group of residents who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, to maintain their sobriety through mutual support, Oxford House emphasizes long-term recovery without time limits on residency, as long as members remain drug- and alcohol-free, pay their equal share of expenses, and adhere to house rules.
The organization's evidence-based model, recognized by the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices and supported by extensive research from DePaul University showing high sobriety rates (over 80% long-term), fosters responsibility, leadership, and community through peer governance, weekly meetings, and active participation in 12-step programs like AA and NA.
Serving men, women, and special populations such as those with children or veterans across 47 states and internationally, Oxford House provides affordable, gender-specific housing that integrates behavioral support, recovery resources, and expansion efforts via technical assistance, chapters, and associations, ultimately aiming to replicate the model to ensure no recovering individual faces loneliness or relapse due to lack of supportive housing.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Oxford House - Nova Hayden provides a unique step-down level of care through its evidence-based sober living model. As a self-governed environment, the home acts as a vital bridge for individuals seeking aftercare support following traditional inpatient rehabilitation. Residents can stay as long as they need, with many remaining for over a year to solidify their long-term recovery.
Therapies
As a peer-led residence, the community entirely avoids professional clinical therapies or required psychiatric interventions. Instead, members rely on mutual accountability and are heavily encouraged to seek outside clinical help or 12-Step meetings independently.
Addictions
This Bloomington home is designed exclusively for individuals recovering from severe alcohol and drug addiction. The model requires absolute abstinence, meaning that any return to drinking or illicit drug use results in immediate expulsion. This strict policy protects the entire household and ensures a completely sober environment.
Conditions
While primarily focused on substance use disorder, residents often navigate co-occurring mental health challenges as part of their journey. Research from DePaul University shows that individuals with moderate to severe co-occurring conditions thrive in this communal setting. Fellow residents understand these overlapping struggles and encourage each other to seek appropriate outside professional help when needed.
Issues
Many arriving residents are working to rebuild lives damaged by severe housing insecurity and past criminal justice issues. The community deliberately combats the profound loneliness that often causes relapse by surrounding members with a built-in sober social network. Shared chores and daily peer interactions help individuals relearn steady routines and personal responsibility.
Programs
The entire operational structure follows a time-tested peer-led and recovery community model. This abstinence-oriented framework operates without a formal house manager, relying entirely on elected officers who serve strict six-month terms. While not officially affiliated with outside organizations, the daily living culture here is deeply 12-Step informed.
On-site
Amenities
Life at Oxford House - Nova Hayden looks and feels like a highly functional, ordinary family home in a quiet neighborhood. Members split living arrangements in shared rooms, an arrangement that deliberately discourages isolation while naturally building community. The house handles its own collective budget to cover utilities and basic comforts like cable television.
Coverage
Payment
Each member maintains their residency strictly through self-payment via an Equal Expense Share system. This weekly or monthly contribution evenly divides the total rent, utilities, and basic household staples among all roommates. By splitting costs together, residents enjoy an exceptionally affordable housing option while practicing real-world financial responsibility.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
This specific property serves recovering adults from the Bloomington area looking for a structured, sober fresh start. Like all community chapters, the location operates as a tightly knit, single-gender household to foster deep peer connections. The democratic governance system gives everyone living under the roof an equal vote, regardless of their background or how long they have lived there.
Additional Services
Beyond basic shelter, the organization provides vital housing assistance by offering a reasonably priced, self-supported environment. The home strictly maintains gender-separated living spaces to ensure safety and focus during the ongoing recovery process. Former residents in good standing are also encouraged to join the alumni program, allowing them to remain connected and mentor newer housemates.
About
Facility Info
Oxford House - Nova Hayden operates seamlessly within a residential Indiana neighborhood under the broader umbrella of a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Supported by regional chapters and state associations, the property remains entirely self-sufficient. Every decision comes from within the home, meaning the residents are ultimately responsible for keeping their community thriving.
Credentials
Accreditations
The foundational model itself is celebrated across the recovery industry and was historically listed on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. Backed by rigorous long-term research from DePaul University, this self-governed approach is recognized by federal agencies like SAMHSA for producing unmatched sobriety results.
- 3952 N. Rosewood Ct, Bloomington, IN 47404
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