Oxford House - Luca

Oxford House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975, provides peer-run, self-sustaining, and substance-free sober living homes for individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, with a primary goal to offer housing and rehabilitative support that fosters long-term sobriety. Originating from a group of residents who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, to avoid relapse due to limited stays and lack of support, the Oxford House Model emphasizes Recovery, Responsibility, and Replication through democratically self-run residences where members share expenses and chores equally, elect officers for six-month terms, and maintain a 100% drug- and alcohol-free environment by immediately expelling any member who relapses. There are over 3,500 such houses across 47 states and internationally, serving more than 24,000 individuals annually, including men, women, veterans, and those with co-occurring mental health disorders, with no time limits on residency as long as members remain sober, non-disruptive, and pay their equal share. Backed by extensive research from DePaul University and recognized by SAMHSA as an evidence-based practice, the model promotes self-efficacy, leadership, and active participation in AA/NA, achieving sobriety rates up to 80% after one year, far surpassing traditional aftercare, while expanding through chapters, associations, and technical assistance to create supportive communities that help residents rebuild lives without external authority or professional management.