Oxford House - Luca
2086 Pinewood Dr, Columbus, IN 47203
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.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
The treatment continuum at Oxford House - Luca centers entirely on long-term sober living and peer-driven aftercare support. Rather than providing clinical management, this environment empowers residents to take charge of their own ongoing recovery. Members can stay without any arbitrary time limits, provided they maintain complete abstinence and fulfill their household responsibilities.
Therapies
Traditional clinical therapies are not provided within this self-run model, as the organization proudly maintains a strictly non-professional approach. Instead of attending in-house therapy sessions, residents are strongly encouraged to actively participate in local twelve-step meetings to sustain their abstinence.
Addictions
Built specifically for individuals recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction, the house provides a safe harbor for those committed to lasting wellness. The core requirement for residency is a genuine, active desire to stop drinking or using entirely. To protect the collective safety of the community, any member who returns to active substance use is immediately expelled from the residence.
Conditions
While the primary focus remains entirely on substance use disorders, the peer-support model naturally embraces individuals managing co-occurring mental health disorders in recovery. This non-clinical environment relies on mutual accountability and steady routines rather than professional medical or psychiatric intervention.
Issues
The democratic living structure naturally addresses practical life challenges like homelessness, employment struggles, and housing insecurity. By sharing chores and electing house officers, individuals navigating criminal justice issues or a history of chronic relapse relearn accountability. This shared responsibility helps members rebuild a strong sober social network and develop essential leadership skills.
Programs
Operating strictly under the evidence-based Oxford House Model, the residence functions as an entirely peer-led recovery community. There is no outside manager or landlord; instead, all decisions are made democratically by the members themselves. This uniquely abstinence-oriented approach requires parliamentary procedures and collective voting to maintain a thriving, responsible household.
On-site
Amenities
Functioning as an ordinary single-family home in Columbus, the residence is designed to foster connection rather than isolation. Members typically live in shared rooms, which helps newcomers quickly integrate into the egalitarian community and combat the loneliness of early sobriety. Shared household expenses cover everyday basics, utilities, and common comforts like cable and satellite TV.
Coverage
Payment
Because there is no clinical treatment provided, Oxford House - Luca does not rely on or accept traditional health insurance plans. All costs are covered purely through self-payment, with every house member paying a flat Equal Expense Share (EES) to cover the rent, utilities, and daily household staples.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
This broader evidence-based network serves men, women, and specialized populations—including military veterans and the LGBTQ+ community—through independent, gender-specific homes. Prospective members must set up an interview and earn an 80-percent approval vote by the current residents to join the house. The decentralized model welcomes anyone devoted to true recovery, serving thousands of resilient individuals annually across the country.
Populations Served
Additional Services
Beyond the immediate benefit of stable housing assistance, the organization fosters a resilient nationwide system of peer advocacy. Residents who move out in good standing are urged to join the alumni program alongside the World Council. These alumni continue to offer steadfast friendship, guidance, and living proof of success to newer members finding their footing.
About
Facility Info
Oxford House - Luca operates under a charter from a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advocating for democratic recovery living. Tucked into an everyday residential neighborhood in Indiana, the home is entirely self-supporting through the equal expense shares governed by its own members.
Credentials
Accreditations
Rather than holding standard medical accreditations, the broader Oxford House network is recognized by SAMHSA as an evidence-based practice. The robust framework and impressive long-term sobriety outcomes are backed by decades of independent research supported by DePaul University.
- 2086 Pinewood Dr, Columbus, IN 47203
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