Oxford House - Trails
1548 Briarwood Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129
Oxford House is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that operates a network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes across the United States, providing community-based, supportive, and sober living environments for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
Originating when residents of a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, took over the property to continue their recovery, Oxford House emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication through its evidence-based model, which allows members to live together in drug- and alcohol-free residences without time limits, as long as they remain sober, pay their equal share of expenses, and adhere to democratic decision-making processes.
Governed by nine traditions that promote autonomy, financial self-sufficiency, and active participation in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, Oxford Houses foster long-term sobriety, with research showing over 80% of residents maintaining recovery after a year.
Serving a diverse population including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and previously incarcerated individuals, Oxford House, Inc., issues charters and provides technical assistance to expand this peer-supported approach, enabling residents to rebuild lives through shared responsibility and mutual support.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Oxford House - Trails provides a unique approach to sober living and aftercare support without arbitrary time limits. Rather than a traditional step-down process, residents can live in this self-governed environment for as long as they maintain their sobriety and contribute to house expenses. The model encourages long-term stability, with many members staying a year or more to firmly establish their independent recovery.
Therapies
As a peer-run environment, Oxford House - Trails does not provide formal clinical therapies or medical interventions. Residents are instead strongly encouraged to seek outside professional help and participate actively in local 12-step meetings to support their sobriety.
Addictions
This home supports individuals recovering from both alcohol and drug addiction. The model is strictly abstinence-oriented, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy where any return to drinking or substance use results in immediate expulsion to protect the household.
Conditions
Recovery here centers heavily on overcoming severe substance use disorders through a shared, drug-free environment. While not a clinical facility, research from DePaul University highlights that residents with co-occurring mental illnesses fare exceptionally well when they learn to manage their recovery within this structured framework.
Issues
The peer-support system addresses massive life disruptions like chronic homelessness, job loss, and complex criminal justice issues. The organization notes that nearly 78% of its national residents have prior incarceration histories, finding unmatched stability and lower relapse rates through this model of shared democratic responsibility.
Programs
This evidence-based, peer-led recovery community model operates entirely without a traditional house manager. Guided by nine core traditions, the entirely abstinence-oriented structure relies on democratic decision-making where residents elect their own house officers to six-month terms. While the broader network includes specialty charters for veterans or mothers with children, all locations follow the same foundational principles of self-governance.
On-site
Amenities
The physical space functions like an ordinary family residence, purposefully designed to foster community and mutual accountability among housemates. Members split the costs of utilities, basic staples, and cable or satellite TV. Shared rooms are intentionally utilized to prevent isolation and help newcomers organically relearn healthy socialization alongside their sober peers.
Coverage
Payment
Residents cover their own costs completely through self-payment, an arrangement known internally as the Equal Expense Share (EES). This predictable weekly or monthly contribution covers everything from rent to shared household supplies, requiring every member to pay the exact same amount.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
Serving the Clarksville, Indiana community, this location offers a highly supportive environment for adult men and women navigating early recovery. Each individual house operates as a gender-specific community to ensure maximum focus, though the broader network serves incredibly diverse groups. Acceptance into the home first requires a formal interview and an 80% approval vote from the current residents.
Additional Services
Beyond immediate housing assistance, the organization relies on continuous peer support to maintain the integrity of its communities. Members who leave in good standing are actively encouraged to join a nationwide alumni program. These former residents frequently return as associate members to offer friendship, guidance, and connection to newly arrived housemates.
About
Facility Info
Operating in Clarksville, Indiana, this distinct location functions under a charter from a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The facility is entirely self-run, meaning the environment operates free of outside authorities or paid management staff.
Credentials
Accreditations
While peer-run sober homes do not follow traditional medical accreditation pathways, the overarching Oxford model is formally recognized on the federal National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. Prospective residents should reach out directly with any specific licensing or charter inquiries.
- 1548 Briarwood Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129
More Options
Other Indiana Rehabs to Consider
Verified treatment centers across Indiana
Red Ribbon Recovery Indiana
Greenwood, Indiana
Abuse Counseling & Education, Inc - Nonviolent Alternatives Greenwood
Greenwood, Indiana
Parkview Health - Decatur Office
Decatur, Indiana
Bowen Center - Russell House
Plymouth, Indiana
Centerstone - Nashville
Nashville, Indiana
Amethyst House - Men's House
Bloomington, Indiana