Oxford House - Lennon

Oxford House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that operates a network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes across the United States and internationally, providing community-based, supportive, and sober living environments for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Originating from a group of residents who took over a closing halfway house in Montgomery County, Maryland, to continue their recovery without time limits or external authority, Oxford House emphasizes a democratic, peer-governed model where residents elect officers for six-month terms, share equal expenses and responsibilities, and immediately expel any member who relapses, ensuring a 100% drug- and alcohol-free setting. This evidence-based approach, validated by extensive research including studies from DePaul University showing sobriety rates up to 80% after one year, fosters long-term recovery by promoting self-efficacy, responsibility, and mutual support, serving diverse populations such as those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and individuals with histories of incarceration, while actively expanding through technical assistance, charters, and state associations to meet growing demand without affiliation to programs like AA or NA, though encouraging active participation in such groups.