Oxford House - Emory

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.