Oxford House - Moxie
3715 Sioux Trail, Columbus, IN 47203
Oxford House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 by J.
Paul Molloy and a group of recovering alcoholics who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, to create the first self-run, self-supported sober living residence.
The Oxford House Model provides community-based, supportive, and sober living environments for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, emphasizing recovery, responsibility, and replication.
In its simplest form, an Oxford House is a democratically run, shared residence where people in recovery live together, support each other in a 100% drug- and alcohol-free environment, and share house responsibilities without a house manager or outside authority.
Members can stay as long as needed—averaging about a year but often much longer—provided they remain sober, are not disruptive, and pay their equal share of expenses (EES), which covers rent, utilities, and staples.
The model is evidence-based, with research from DePaul University showing over 80% long-term sobriety rates, reduced substance use, criminal involvement, and improved employment and income outcomes compared to usual care.
Oxford Houses are gender-specific, accommodate at least six residents, and follow nine traditions that ensure autonomy, financial self-support, non-professionalism, and active participation in AA/NA for continued sobriety.
With over 3,500 houses across 47 states housing more than 24,000 individuals annually, including veterans, those with co-occurring mental health issues, women with children, and diverse populations, Oxford House fosters leadership, self-efficacy, and responsible behavior to help members achieve and maintain comfortable sobriety without relapse, expanding nationwide through charters, chapters, associations, and field support from Oxford House, Inc.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Oxford House - Moxie operates exclusively as a peer-run sober living environment within the Columbus community. Rather than serving as a clinical treatment facility, this self-supported residence acts as a vital aftercare bridge for individuals transitioning out of traditional rehabilitation or detox. Members can stay as long as they need—many remaining for a year or longer—provided they uphold the home's guidelines and maintain their sobriety.
Therapies
As a democratically governed sober living residence, the approach here does not include on-site clinical therapies or medical treatment. Instead, residents draw strength from the model of participatory democracy, shared household duties, and regular attendance at local peer support meetings.
Addictions
The community at this Columbus-based home supports individuals recovering from both alcoholism and drug addiction. Adhering strictly to the national system of operations, the environment is 100% abstinent. It maintains an absolute requirement that any member who relapses is immediately expelled. This decisive approach protects the shared space, ensuring all housemates can pursue long-term sobriety without the active threat of substance use.
Conditions
While this location focuses primarily on treating substance use disorders, the overarching model is fully supportive of those with co-occurring mental health challenges. Research shows that residents managing dual diagnoses thrive when they integrate into the house framework. The stabilizing routines of shared chores and democratic governance help members focus squarely on their overall behavioral health.
Issues
Much of the recovery experience centers on overcoming the life challenges associated with active addiction, such as housing insecurity, job loss, or criminal justice involvement. By managing house operations and finances together, members actively rebuild their self-efficacy and employment stability. In the process, they naturally cultivate a powerful sober social network that acts as a profound buffer against isolation.
Programs
Everything about the environment is built upon a time-tested, evidence-based system of operations that prizes recovery, responsibility, and replication. The peer-led model avoids outside management completely, instead having members elect officers with six-month term limits to prevent bossism. This highly egalitarian, abstinence-oriented step-down process has demonstrated an over 80% long-term sobriety rate in targeted university studies.
On-site
Amenities
Life at Oxford House - Moxie functions just like an ordinary family home in a residential neighborhood. Under the communal system, residents generally share bedrooms to discourage isolation, while enjoying everyday comforts like cable television. Members split routine household chores and jointly purchase essential staples, working together to relearn the daily rhythms of independent living.
Coverage
Payment
Financial responsibility serves as a cornerstone of the recovery process, meaning the home is entirely self-supported through self-payment. Every member contributes their Equal Expense Share (EES) on a weekly or monthly basis. This evenly divides the cost of rent, utilities, and basic household staples without relying on complex insurance programs.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
This residence provides a highly structured but entirely self-run haven for adults in the area seeking a fresh start. Operating strictly as a gender-separate household, the environment offers a focused, safe space for diverse populations, including veterans, professionals, and young adults. Acceptance is determined democratically, with current housemates interviewing and voting on every new applicant to ensure a cohesive community.
Age Groups
Populations Served
Additional Services
Support at the home comes essentially from within its own walls and an extensive alumni network. The gender-separate living model thrives on peer accountability, with former housemates frequently returning to offer friendship and mentorship to newcomers. A nationwide World Council and regional association chapters also provide technical assistance to ensure the household stays organized.
About
Facility Info
Operating under the umbrella of a respected nonprofit organization, this Columbus, Indiana location functions completely without a house manager. It blends seamlessly into the local community as a standard single-family private residence rather than an institutional facility. The house stands as a proud local charter within a massive nationwide network of over 3,500 recovery homes.
Credentials
Accreditations
Oxford House - Moxie holds an official charter granted by its parent nonprofit organization. This distinction ensures the home stringently follows democratic guidelines, maintains financial independence, and strictly enforces a purely sober environment.
- 3715 Sioux Trail, Columbus, IN 47203
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