Oxford House - Emory
305 S. Saint James Blvd, Evansville, IN 47714
Oxford House is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that operates a network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported, and sober living homes across the United States and internationally, providing community-based recovery residences for individuals overcoming substance use disorders.
Originating from a group of recovering alcoholics who took over a closing halfway house in Montgomery County, Maryland, Oxford House emphasizes Recovery, Responsibility, and Replication through its evidence-based model, which fosters long-term sobriety with success rates exceeding 80% as demonstrated by DePaul University research.
Each Oxford House is democratically governed by its residents, who elect officers for six-month terms, share equal expenses, and maintain a 100% drug- and alcohol-free environment by immediately expelling any member who relapses; there are no house managers, time limits, or outside authorities, allowing residents to stay as long as they remain sober, non-disruptive, and contribute financially.
The model promotes self-efficacy, leadership, and mutual support, complementing participation in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, and serves diverse populations including men, women, veterans, those with co-occurring mental health issues, and families, while expanding through chapters, state associations, and technical assistance from Oxford House, Inc. to replicate affordable, peer-driven housing that helps thousands achieve stable, productive lives free from addiction.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Oxford House - Emory offers a long-term sober living environment where residents can stay indefinitely. Rather than a step-down process with a set discharge date, the home allows individuals to maintain their recovery for months or years. This deeply community-based living serves as a vital bridge for those transitioning out of primary treatment.
Therapies
Because this is a peer-run residence rather than a clinical facility, there are no formal therapies provided on-site. Prospective residents should contact the house directly to discuss how members utilize outside counseling and anonymous 12-step meetings to support their recovery.
Addictions
The primary requirement for membership is a serious desire to stop using drugs and alcohol permanently. Oxford House - Emory supports individuals recovering from both alcoholism and drug addiction through a rigidly enforced abstinence structure. Any resident who returns to active substance use is immediately expelled, protecting the safety of the entire household.
Conditions
Residents here are united by the shared goal of overcoming substance use disorder. While the house itself does not provide medical treatment, the peer-led environment offers a highly structured framework for lasting sobriety. Members relearn responsibility and navigate the daily challenges of recovery together.
Issues
Living in this shared environment helps residents tackle practical life challenges, from housing insecurity to finding stable employment. By building a strong sober social network, members support each other through difficult struggles like job loss and past criminal justice issues. University research has consistently linked this communal model to lower incarceration rates and greater economic stability.
Programs
The home operates on an evidence-based, peer-led recovery community model without any outside managers. Guided by a disciplined democratic process, residents elect house officers for six-month terms and vote on all major household decisions. This strictly abstinence-oriented framework ensures everyone takes direct personal responsibility for their environment.
On-site
Amenities
Operating as a typical single-family home, the layout features shared rooms to prevent isolation and foster peer bonds. Members democratically manage their own household, meaning residents handle their own housekeeping and daily chores. They also share comfortable common living spaces equipped with standard conveniences like cable or satellite TV.
Coverage
Payment
Financial independence is a core pillar of the model, with the house relying entirely on self-payment instead of traditional insurance. Every resident pays an Equal Expense Share, evenly dividing the monthly rent, utilities, and basic household staples. This egalitarian approach ensures that the home remains completely self-supporting.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
The nationwide network provides inclusive housing for a diverse population, respectfully welcoming Native Americans, veterans, and deaf individuals. However, each individual residence operates as a strictly gender-specific home for either men or women to ensure a genuinely comfortable, safe environment for peers. This localized community is built to serve capable adults who are highly motivated to maintain their sobriety.
Populations Served
Additional Services
Beyond providing immediate housing assistance, the organization fosters lasting connections through an active alumni program. Members who leave the Evansville home in good standing are deeply encouraged to remain involved as associate members. These alumni offer ongoing friendship, mentorship, and a strong example of long-term success to newer residents.
About
Facility Info
Located in a residential neighborhood of Evansville, Indiana, Oxford House - Emory operates under the charter of a national nonprofit organization. Functioning as a self-sustaining household rather than a traditional facility, the residence relies entirely on the participatory democracy of its members.
Credentials
Accreditations
While structured differently than a clinical center, the broader organization's model is formally listed on the federal registry of evidence-based practices. Maintaining an active local charter requires the house to strictly adhere to these time-tested operational guidelines.
- 305 S. Saint James Blvd, Evansville, IN 47714
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